by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized, Moving Out, Security Deposit
Q: What can I do if my tenant still owes me money after I applied the security deposit to the outstanding balance for unpaid rent and necessary costs to clean and repair the rental unit? A. First, you will need to fill out a security deposit itemization for back...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized, Dealing with Problems, Moving Out, Terminations and Evictions
Q: I served my residential tenant with a three day notice to pay rent or quit and he called me during the 3 Day Notice period to tell me he moved and I could take back possession of the property. He left the keys on the counter and he left some of his stuff...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Q: My tenant is requesting to add a roommate to her lease. Do I have to allow my tenant to have a roommate? A: It depends on the terms of your lease. As a landlord, you may include a clause in your lease or rental agreement that authorizes or prohibits your...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Q: I rent a residential unit to a tenant on an oral agreement. The rent is due on the 1st of every month. The tenant keeps paying late and I want to charge him late fees. Can I do this? A: No, you cannot charge a late fee without a proper late fee provision in a...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Q: I am a landlord of an apartment complex. I have several tenants that receive government assistance through Section 8 housing. All of my Section 8 contracts state the landlord is responsible for paying the water bill. However, I have one tenant that always has a...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Question: I am a landlord and do not want to look for new tenants every year. How many years should I make my lease for? Answer: A lease can be beneficial or disastrous for a landlord. It is beneficial to keep a tenant for multiple years, so you do not lose time and...