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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rental Property Management | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I own a home that is 100 miles away from where I live now. I have had two renters but have had ... A: --- Hello Arthur, Thank you for your email. Yes, I agree with you that it is a lot of work to ... | |
| Property Managers Failure to make authorized repairs | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: Tenant notified property manager that garage door was not opening and closing properly end of May. ... A: --- Hello Carl, Yes.., it would most certainly seem that the Property Manager in charge at that ... | |
| liability for lease prior to possession of keys | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I am in the process to move into a new residence, I found a rental that met my needs, price was good ... A: --- Hello James! Thank you for the good rating, by the way. Yes I would have to agree from where I ... | |
| Property Manager without contract | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have read some past question answered by the experts here regarding terminating the relationship ... A: ...Hello Karl, Thank you for your question. I must state for the record that you are asking a legal ... | |
| liability for lease prior to possession of keys | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I am in the process to move into a new residence, I found a rental that met my needs, price was good ... A: --- Hello James, Let me preface my answer by stating that you are asking a Legal question and I am ... | |
| lease/3 day notice | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: goodafternoon. I have a question in regards to three day notices sent to my property. i am also a ... A: --- Hello Mrs Bell, Yes it sure sounds like you were put in harms way. I am not licensed in ... | |
| Tenant broke lease | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a single family rental property where the tenant broke the lease by leaving 4 months early ... A: ---Hello Ken, I know how you feel.., been there myself. I recommend you get the council of a good ... | |
| Roommate leasing | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Here is the situation: I am currently on a 12 month lease with two roommates. Now, that we are into ... A: --- Hola Guillermo, This is a GREAT example of why people NEED to have everything....in writing. I ... | |
| Property Management Residential Tax | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: As a property manager for 2 rental homes..how do I report to the IRS (if applicable) the gross rents ... A: ---Hi Steve, First I am obligated to state that I am not an Attorney, cannot give you legal advice ... | |
| Lease or what to protect my residency in family home | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: My parents bought me a home 2 years ago in NC. The understanding was that it was mine and I was to ... A: --- Hello Steph, Yes there are things that can legally be done to totally protect you for the rest ... | |
| Tenant Landlords re: repairing | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: Donald J. Leske II: My name is Nicki Ferrari and I been a tenant at my residence for 25 years. ... A: --- Hello Nicki, I am not an Attorney and cannot give you legal advice. However, this is much like ... | |
| Land Contract and Taxes | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I bought a house through land contract in 2/09. I have made every single payment on time. It turns ... A: ... Hello Samila, YES.., you can always sue someone like that. However, I am not an Attorney and ... | |
| Normal Wear and Tear for Marble Floor | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: After 3 years and 11 months residing in government leased housing overseas, the General Services ... A: --- Hello Charles, A lot depends on what kind of marble it is. Some marble is very solid, and some ... | |
| So much noise from above! | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in a normal apartment community, and have been living on the ground floor for the last four ... A: ---- Hello Jeff, I am not a licensed Attorney, but these things are on a case by case basis and ... | |
| Common Elements | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to use the clubhouse for a family dinner party. I was denied because I do not live in my ... A: --- Hello Teresa! Thank you for your great question. This is also the very same issue that other ... | |
| Why do Landlords have to be Tough... | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Why are Landlords sometimes hard or tough? Tenants sometimes have valid reasons for not being able ... A: - Normally I encourage owners to not be involved with tenants, nor have any kind of contact, ... | |
| 60 day notice | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in Fresno Ca.A drunk resident where I live came to my home,started cursing me,poured his ... A: ... Hello Rebekah, I am not Licensed to do business in California and I am not a Lawyer, who you ... | |
| residential manager rights, | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: i just got terminated with a 3 day notice, i was a residential manager for a 37 unit property. i ... A: I cannot give you Legal advice, but unless you know of a law in your state that says an employeer ... | |
| residential manager rights, | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: i just got terminated with a 3 day notice, i was a residential manager for a 37 unit property. i ... A: I am not sure of California law regarding move out rights. Were you also a tenant? If so they may ... | |
| When is onsite manager required? | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: In California, how many units may I manage before having to hire an onsite manger? I have a 20 unit ... A: - Hello Joann, I am not aware of any laws regarding having to have an on-site Manager at all...., ... | |
| Tenant/landlord | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I rent an apartment in Va. My rent is 275.00 per month, I have a friend staying with me and my ... A: In America it is a standard practice to give a tenant a "Grace" period of 3 to 5 days, if they must ... | |
| Verbal Agreement to rent. | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: So my family and I are trying to rent out a room in our house and we posted an ad on Craigslist. We ... A: ~ Hello Erica, I am not sure what State you are in and I am not a Lawyer. You could check with a ... | |
| Apartment manager termination | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Leske, We have an onsite property manager who is furnished their unit with the position. Is ... A: - Hello Glenn, In my opinion it will depend on whatever agreement you have in writing with that ... | |
| Tenant/landlord repair issues | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: We are currently living in 2br townhouse in Fircrest wa. Our lease is not up until september. We ... A: - Hello Victor, I understand your delima. Personally, I would change out the carpet and pad if it ... | |
| Evicition | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem getting my now ex-boyfriend to leave my house. I own this property and he ... A: - Hello Martha, This is WAY BEYOND my expertise. You can get a restraining order, see a Criminal ... | |
| leaking ceiling of a rental apt | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I live in a rental apt that has leaking ceilings of which have not been fixed for couple of years. I ... A: - Hello again Ellie, I cannot give you legal advise and I do not know about NY housing regulations, ... | |
| leaking ceiling of a rental apt | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I live in a rental apt that has leaking ceilings of which have not been fixed for couple of years. I ... A: - Hello Ellie, I am not sure of the laws in the State you live in, however you should always give ... | |
| Arkansas Eviction | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Landlord filed bankruptcy And lender now has property back. Lender served Lis Pendins over 60 days ... A: - Hello.., You do have rights, depending on the State you live in as each State has their own laws ... | |
| Lease buyout | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I live in NJ and moved into a complex about 3 weeks ago. I have complained since the day they handed ... A: - Emily, I am not an Attorney and cannot give you legal advice. It would appear to me, having not ... | |
| Security deposit and broken window | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: During my exit walk thru my landlord was pleased and thet only damage notated was the carpet in the ... A: - Hello Vicki, I am in Washington State. Depending on what state you live in, your landlord only ... | |
| lease renewal | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: How much could a landlord raise his rent when you renewing your lease A: - Hello Anthony, Once a Lease is expired a Landlord can raise the rent as much as they wish to with ... | |
| Work in exchange for rent agreement | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I live in Washington state (north of Spokane) and my significant other had a lease agreement at our ... A: - Hello Kelly... I understand your problem. MOST LIKELY he will not be paid all that is due unless ... | |
| Who do I contact next, or what are the next steps of actions? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in a tower apartment building. I use different methods, and patch repairs to keep the water ... A: - Hello Nina, This can be a very serious Health Issue. You need to be pro-active in protecting ... | |
| Who do I contact next, or what are the next steps of actions? | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I live in a tower apartment building. I use different methods, and patch repairs to keep the water ... A: - Hello Nina! What State and City do you live in? Laws vary and it sounds like the Landlord is a ... | |
| property | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: what is to old when buying residential property? A: - Hi Edward, In my opinion NOTHING IS TOO OLD. No joke, as long as the price is right and it ... | |
| tenant and hoa utility shut off | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I am a tenant with a year lease with fanniemae ( the owner as this condo was foreclosed on and no ... A: = Hello Erin, I am not sure what State you are in and what your state laws may be regarding this, ... | |
| lease buyout | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: My landlord wants to terminate my lease early (end lease date May 31, 2011). What should I ask for ... A: - Hello Kevin, I do not know what your lease says. You may have a right to ask for some kind of ... | |
| illegal rental ? | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I moved into a 1-bedroom apartment that I really like. Recently I invited some friends and one of ... A: - Hello N. Depending on what State you live in and the local laws it could be illegal...but not ... | |
| month-to-month rental | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Hey, Don: This is myI am on a month-to-month contract, this is stated in the headline of my ... A: - Hi Tia, I really don't know about NYC..., sorry. I would love to be of more help but there are so ... | |
| month-to-month rental | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey, Don: This is myI am on a month-to-month contract, this is stated in the headline of my ... A: - Hello J, Not sure what State you are in and what their laws are pertaining to Landlord Tenant ... | |
| Application & repair questions | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I live in Oregon. I'm moving in to my Boyfriends house. The property management gave me a ... A: - Hello Angela, You should NOT have to even be asked that kind of question. I am not sure what ... | |
| applying for rental apartment | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: We live in New York, NY. I have a friend, a woman, who applied to move into an apartment. She is ... A: - Hello Nancy, Your question is a good one. Age discrimination is against Federal Laws and such ... | |
| vacating at end of lease | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year lease on a house which my landlord has decided to sell. With 3 months left on ... A: - Hello Bill, I do not know what State you are in and I can only tell you what Washington State ... | |
| New York Lease | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question. I am in Long Island, NY and have a one year lease with an apartment complex. I ... A: - Hello Harrison, I can appreciate your dilemma. Things do happen in life and each of us feel that ... | |
| lawn/Yardwork | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: We have just moved out of a rental in Washington State where we paid a $1000.00 damage deposit. ... A: I cannot give you Legal advice of course since I am not an Attorney. As for your charges, I have not ... | |
| preventive maintenance on resdential property | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: What should i be doing as far as preventive maintenance goes and when should i be doing it? Thank ... A: - HELLO CAROLINE! Thank you for thinking about me... all the way from the UK. :-) The general ... | |
| who do i owe rent to and how do i reduce the cost of rent | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: i have two questions Q1. i have been living in a five bedroom house for two years now, i am renting ... A: - Hello Bashar, To answer your 1st question; the Landlord can charge whatever rent he wishes. It ... | |
| Problems with the apt I'm renting | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure what to do now so I'm asking you for your profesional opinion. I'm living in an ... A: - Hello Vanesa, You must write a letter to your Landlord or Manager. You must list the issues as ... | |
| apartment theft | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: We live in an apartment and my wedding rings, and some other jewelry, ended up missing. There was no ... A: - Hello Jaime, YES..... I WOULD MOST CERTAINLY think that the management and owners of your complex ... | |
| signed lease and want out of unsafe apartment | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a long story that I'll try to make short and I hope you can give me a reasonable third-party ... A: - Hello Amber, I hear these type of stories all too often. It is always one sided and I do not ... | |
| rental home taken by eminent domain | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: As part of this resolution, the Town of Walkerton stated “The area known currently as the West York ... A: - Hello Betty, SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED A LAWYER! This "sounds" like abuse of power to me, but I am not ... | |
| applying for an apartment | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have the followingI applied at a real estate company for an apartment. I filled out a lengthy ... A: - Hello Melissa, Regarding your questions. 1. What are they going to do with it since I did not ... | |
| inappropriate behavior by landlord | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Can a landlord do this? I was sitting in my living room at my computer, working, in my nightgown. ... A: - Hello Sylvia, I am not an Attorney, so I cannot give legal advice of course. You are right that a ... | |
| contracts | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a problem theres this person who has asked me to stay in his house for a year now he wants me ... A: - Hello Kani, A Lease is a written agreement, more legal than a verbal agreement, which can be ... | |
| rental home in foreclosure under property management | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: The home we've been in since December 18 2009 was in foreclosure since November??2009 We weren't ... A: - Hello Ollie, I am not a Lawyer and recommend that you seek the advice of an attorney in such ... | |
| Securty Deposit Refund | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: We lived in a privately owned duplex. Our landlord sold our property near the end of our lease. We ... A: - Hello T, I hear of these things happening all the time. I can not give you legal advice and am ... | |
| Month to Month Agreement | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a tenant that we have a Month to Month agreement with and I would like to terminate that ... A: I am not Licensed in NY State and am not an Attorney, so I cannot give you legal advice. That being ... | |
| Rental Repairs that landlord makes escuses to repair | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have lived in my rental townhouse for 8 yrs and have invested a lot of time and my own money ... A: - Hello Karen, I agree with you, why should you live there in those conditions? You do not say ... | |
| eviction & water utility | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a property owner that recently took over the actual 'landlord' services after my property ... A: I hear these horror stories all the time, sorry you have to deal with it. There are scoundrels in ... | |
| property manager laws | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Are there any laws to prevent a property management agency from leasing property already in ... A: - Hello Dad of 4, :) Not that I am aware of, however THIS IS VERY MUCH A HOT TOPIC among PMs. A ... | |
| Renting & searching for a roomate | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: There are no experts for a category involving roomate's etc. So thought I would give you a try. ... A: - Hello Ron and Karen, Great idea to rent out a room.., or two. I rented my daylight one bedroom ... | |
| Apartment Maintenance | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have lived in my apartment for four months this June 2010. Before the previous tenant above me ... A: - Hello Amanda, I am not licensed in Ohio and do not know your local laws, however I would think ... | |
| renting problems w/property mgrs | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I had a dispute with my property managers. While I was going through a loan modification for my ... A: Sounds like you have multiple issues with this PM Company. I would suggest that you talk with an ... | |
| faulty repairs | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: My property manager hired a plumber to fix a leak on the bath tub faucet stem. He was sublequently ... A: That would depend on the circumstances IMHO. I would think that if the fix did not work the first ... | |
| no references ? | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: was wondering what you could tell me would be some options for having no references for moving to ... A: - Hello Peter, I am not licensed to do business in Canada, however I would advise you to simply be ... | |
| Rent Disbursment | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: My property manager for my rental home seems to hold the rent they collect longer and longer, I ... A: - Hello Michael Do you have a Contract with your Property Manager? I am not aware of any ... | |
| severe pest infestation | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: property management advised me to use a fogger for a severe bed bug infestation, Called there ... A: - Hi Staci, You may loose in court if you are late on rent.., generally speaking. There are some ... | |
| SCRA question | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: okay, so i live in an apartment in Missouri, my roommate is leaving in August for Paris Island, i ... A: - Hello Michael, I am not an Attorney nor licensed to do business in your State, but I have an ... | |
| maintenance/possible eviction | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I do not know if you can help me. I am a renter and have lived in my rental unit since Feb 2004. I ... A: I AM TOTALLY ON YOUR SIDE. I understand your delima and I can tell you this.., we are all dealing ... | |
| Eviction | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I was recently hired as a ranch foreman in Montana state. We moved into our housing (no lease or ... A: - Hello Montana, I am not sure about Montana Landlord/Tenant Law, however in Washington State its ... | |
| Landlord's responsibility re: swimming pool | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I rented a house that had a swimming pool. We moved into the house after the pool had ... A: - Hello Mike, This will depend on your Lease and the laws in your State. Is the pool mentioned ... | |
| Landlord asking for security deposit after we move in. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Our family moved across the country on an agreement that we made via fax and email with our ... A: I am not licensed in your State and you may need the advice of an Attorney in these matters, however ... | |
| landlord tenant law violations | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I apreciate your help on this matter. I live in COlorado and I was at one point living at the Spur ... A: - Hello Misty, This is most obviously a Legal matter of course. You should seek your Attorney's ... | |
| Anything i can do? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I just moved into a condo back in January than i am renting. It is me, my brother, and the third ... A: - Hello Joshua, I am a Tenant Advocate, besides being a Landlord and Property Manager. I ... | |
| Tenants cannot sign away their rights - | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Can I add clause in a lease that tenant,his/her family, friends agree not proceed unlawful detainer ... A: Your answer should come from a Licensed Attorney in your State, however my opinion is dependant on ... | |
| just wondering | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I live with my grandma in a community mobile park, she owns her mobile but there is a property ... A: Most Mobile Home Parks have a Rules and Regulations governing what goes on in the park, or a HOA ... | |
| Heat Issues | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been having heat issues this whole winter and my property management did very less to resolve ... A: It all depends on your lease, was utilities included...? If so why do you pay? I am in Washington ... | |
| How to start prop mgmt co | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like some advice on how to start my own property mgmt company. I am a licensed real estate ... A: I am not sure about California Law or requirements, however Property Managers are required to be ... | |
| Heat Issues | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been having heat issues this whole winter and my property management did very less to resolve ... A: You should write a letter to the owner or Landlord and explain your concerns and what you offer. ... | |
| mold | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I live in New York and have been renting the same apartment for almost 10 years. My landlord isn't ... A: This is a New York law and Federal Law regarding mold issues. You should do some research about ... | |
| Water Heater Codes | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I had a question about the water heater in my house I'm renting. First off, my landlord took 3 ... A: ., Thank you for your question. YES, it sounds like you have a "Slum Lord" for a Landlord. People ... | |
| residency laws | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: What is the law for the amount of square feet per person at one resident? A: - Hello Tamara, You did not tell me what city, county or state you are in... each is different. ... | |
| Pet Damage | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a tenant moving out of an apartment. The apartment that I was living in was not well maintained ... A: Terra, You may need Legal Advice from an Attorney. If there was no Lease and no Deposit, then ... | |
| Complaints against HOA | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Who governs property management companies? The property management company that is currently ... A: .!!! Wow, finally someone has the courage to SPEAK UP! - Thank you. There are good HOA "Home Owner ... | |
| caretaker contract | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently purchased property that we would like maintained by a live in caretaker. ... A: I am glad to help if I can, but please be aware that I must first protect myself and disclose that ... | |
| Rent check | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: A monthly rent check was submitted to the Property Manager for the first of the month. It took them ... A: .. NTW? Its a bit confusing, because you say it took 3 weeks for them to cash the rent check... but ... | |
| stolen jewelry | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have $5000 worth of jewelry in a small box which was always in my closet. I never even wear that ... A: I am sorry to hear of your loss, however this is really a case for the Police and you should call ... | |
| Can we sell residential property while tenants still under lease | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: We own a home in Oregon that is currently worth less than we paid, and almost exactly what we owe. ... A: I am only licensed to do business in Washington State.., however you may find info on Oregon ... | |
| Property Management Company issue | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We have been using a prop. management company for 2 years on our rental home in NC. Recently we ... A: This is actually a question for an Attorney and I am not licensed to give you a legal answer. ... | |
| Property Management | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: How should advanced repair money from the owner of a property we manage be deposited? Should it be ... A: --- Hi Stacy, I am only Licensed in Washington State, not sure where you are at but advance monies ... | |
| Utilities | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: We are renting an apartment and the water is included in our rent well our checks are late so are ... A: This is illegal in all states that I know of. You should call your local Housing Authority, or find ... | |
| Unwanted sublease | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Hey so I hope I am asking the right person, i've never actually been on this website before. But ... A: I believe that you are in the hands of the management who gave you your lease, but read your lease ... | |
| Unwanted sublease | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Hey so I hope I am asking the right person, i've never actually been on this website before. But ... A: I hope this website and my comments will help you. Is this a co-ed dorm, are men allowed, are there ... | |
| Rental Rights/Application | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I am in ohio. I was recently denied because of a rental application. I asked the landlord why I ... A: Wow... there is a LOT of ID theft going on around the country. Sorry to hear it. I am not a Lawyer ... | |
| Previous PM won't send documents | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: We had a PM that sent us a letter of Cancellation for our rental home back in June 2009. She ... A: I am not sure what State you are in.., however we are in Washington State and its a requirement that ... | |
| Strange new "requirement" | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a long time renter, and have seen just about everything in apartment rental agreements. I've ... A: :-) ...aaaah, so we are being forced kicking and screaming into the 22nd Century! (pun) Bound to ... | |
| Looking for a 2nd apartment before my lease is up on the 1st | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Letske!! I have an apartment leased in Charlotte NC, and I am looking to lease another in ... A: That should be an easy one. You should tell your current manager what you are doing and that you ... | |
| removal of tenant property | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a property manager for an out-of-state investor who just purchased a property. I personally ... A: In Washington State we would have to store the property for 90 days if it was deemed over $100 in ... | |
| LP denial | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I am renting a property that is heated by an LP tank. The owners would not let us put the LP in our ... A: I am not Licensed in your State and am not an Attorney, however it would seem to me to depend on ... | |
| Eviction | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Last May I signed a one year apartment lease with two other college friends. I ended up having to ... A: That is a question for an Attorney. I am not licensed in your state but my opinion is that if you ... | |
| Theft from Apartment While Maintenance Present | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My friend lives in a nice studio apartment in Brooklyn. Yesterday, while her bathroom was being ... A: Sorry to reply so late.., I was in Central America until yesterday. As for liability, that is a ... | |
| withholding neighborhood information | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Is it illegal for a landlord to give out information as to whether or not a residential property for ... A: My family is from Osceola WI. I am not sure what County or City you are interested in but yes, all ... | |
| Property location scandal | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: my name is Anatoly and I am from Ukraine. I did not find a proper category for my inquiry, neither I ... A: Мне жаль, что я не ... | |
| Terminating a lease due to sale or owner occupancy | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I currently own a condo that I rent out in Washington State (outside Seattle city limits) and need ... A: .! Generally a lease or rental agreement is for a fixed term (e.g. one year), which means that the ... | |
| what should I do at this point? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My former tenant called and asked me to write a statement that I had a defective water heater, which ... A: In my opinion, you acted on replacement of the water heater as soon as you were made aware of it, ... | |
| Property Manager asks us to relocate or pay more | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I live in California, and rented an apt. starting Sept '08 with a 12 month lease. ... A: I am not a lawyer and have not reviewed your lease, however if it is a standard lease with no early ... | |
| Major flood | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: We are renting a home which was just in a major flood, the type that happens when there is a tidal ... A: HOLY COW..... you were not kidding. Thanks for the photo, a picture truly does say a thousand words. ... | |
| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ... A: Is your lease up yet? If so why not just move? Have you taken my advice to talk with your neighbors ... | |
| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ... A: K .... ok, is it Kathy, Kimberley or Ken ??? It sounds like I was right. But please, DO NOT be ... | |
| Termination of Lease after Lease is Up | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I do not live in WA, I live in WI and am currently not signed to a rental agreement because I have ... A: Chad, It would seem that 60 day notice would be up by November 30th, IF YOU GAVE NOTICE IN WRITING. ... | |
| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ... A: .. K, More than likely its just that the hardwood floors do have some noise transfer.., and over ... | |
| Termination of Lease after Lease is Up | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I do not live in WA, I live in WI and am currently not signed to a rental agreement because I have ... A: I am not a real estate Lawyer and do not know the Landlord Tenant Laws in WI, sorry. In my humble ... | |
| Selling Home Notice to tenant | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: We own a home in Clark County, Washingting (Yacolt) and want to sell our home. The tenant is on a ... A: Yes.., you have the right to get them out with a 20 day notice if they are on a month to month ... | |
| Lease Prices | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am currently living in WA at an apartment complex where we have been for about MO. We moved in and ... A: THAT is a good question. Sometimes our advertising gets mixed up too and we normally honor what a ... | |
| Owner rights to Info on tenants with Property Manager | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have requested contact information (tel. number or email) from my Property Manager, so that I ... A: I am not a real estate lawyer.., but it is my understanding that the owner is entitled to such ... | |
| 1st floor apartment versus 2nd floor apartment | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Don: I rented a 1st-floor apartment. After me a tenant came and rented the 2nd-floor apartment, ... A: I have very rarely heard of a LL who hints.... at raising the rent, without doing just that. You ... | |
| moving and giving notice to LL | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: "I have a problem: I live in New York. (This is not the problem, haha, my problem follows...) I ... A: ......, PLEASE DO NOT TRUST ANYONE. Most Landlords are good, some are even kind hearted like me. ... | |
| moving and giving notice to LL | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: "I have a problem: I live in New York. (This is not the problem, haha, my problem follows...) I ... A: ... S, As a month-to-month tenant you are required to give the landlord thirty days notice of your ... | |
| 1st floor apartment versus 2nd floor apartment | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Don: I rented a 1st-floor apartment. After me a tenant came and rented the 2nd-floor apartment, ... A: Landlords have a right to raise rent, but it must be in accord with your State Landlord Tenant Law ... | |
| renting an apartment | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: The last 4 years I lived abroad with my husband. When my husband died, I returned to the US. I want ... A: Not all managers are like that. You are approved by me already if you want to live in the Tacoma, ... | |
| Terminating Agreement with management company | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to terminate my agreement with my management company. I have been searching for a ... A: ... RM? I can give you my opinion, but I am not a Lawyer and can not give legal advice. I do not ... | |
| Pest Control | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are first time landlords, we own a home in Colorado. Our tenants have complained ... A: I know how you feel. My wife and I own 8 homes, 7 are rentals, plus we manage about 165 other homes ... | |
| Renters of a soon-to-be foreclosed home | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: We renewed a 12 month lease in Sept 09. We have been in the house for 3 years. On 9-22-09 we were ... A: Wow.., sorry to hear about that. I am not sure of the basic laws in Oregon, however in my humble ... | |
| cancelling a lease for "way of life" | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I moved into and apt. in May of this year. Since then they have moved new tenants in above me that ... A: Google the "Landlord Tenant Law in ________" your State. See what it says, its free to check. Also, ... | |
| Is this Harassment | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been residing in an apartment for years, and I have never had problems with anyone, my family ... A: I am not a Lawyer, so you may want to contact a Lawyer or perhaps you have a local "Housing ... | |
| Management Saying We Owe Rent That They Said Was Credited To Our Account | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Donald We moved into an apartment complex May of 2009 in Duncan, SC (The Haven at Berry Shoals). ... A: 1st.., it sounds like your Landlord is mean and nasty tempered. They apparently made a mistake and ... | |
| Long question about tenants rights | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: OK, I live in GA so you might not be able to help me. Do you know where I could go to get ... A: ., Wow, you do have a problem. Its obvious. As for what you can do? It sounds to me like you need ... | |
| Sub Lease info | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a big problem. i let my friends move in with me. i didn't make them sign anything since i ... A: Ok..., Sub-Leasing is where a tenant has a valid lease already in place.., and then finds someone to ... | |
| Petition for non-payment | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am not in Washington, but since I do have this issue, your opinion or advice on the ... A: IMHO... (In My Humble Opinion), and I am NOT an Attorney, it has been my experience having been in ... | |
| Harassment | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I had a neighbor in my condo that has been yelling and threatening me for years. I moved out and ... A: I AM ON YOUR SIDE. I have also had a fellow in one of our apartments who was continually complaining ... | |
| Rent and non payment / Cancelling a Contract | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Back in September of 2009 I started renting a parking space from another apartment complex across ... A: You say in the end that they are expecting you to cover their mistake? But then you made several ... | |
| 30 day notice | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a big problem. i let my friends move in with me. i didn't make them sign anything since i ... A: I am not a Lawyer, however in my opinion, you did NOT sub-lease your apartment since you had not ... | |
| rent | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My question is: I rent and apartment on the ground floor. From the street up there are only 10 ... A: *Disclaimer; you should always check with a Licensed Attorney to answer any legal questions. ... | |
| Breaking a lease | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is failing at a major university and at the end of the semester in December, wants to return ... A: I am not sure what State you are in, but what good would a Lease be if a tenant or landlord could ... | |
| commercial shellfish harvesting on leased property | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I rented a house w/150ft of beach front on Totten Inlet, in WA. Upon leasing this ... A: Your answer would most likely be in the wording of your lease itself. If your lease spells out ... | |
| breaking my lease | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: im new to the=is city originally from dayton ohio. i have been living in my apartment now since may ... A: Property Managers and Landlords often do not own the property you live in. Many managers or ... | |
| options | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have lived in the same apartment/complex on the 3rd floor for 15 years. There is a tree outside my ... A: .., You should put your request in writing and state the duress, harm or issues that the issue with ... | |
| Referral fee | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a real estate agent and another real estate agent referred to me a rental house for management. ... A: I am not sure what State you are in.., but we normally pay 50% of the 1st months rent.., at the ... | |
| 30 Day Notice given to Tenant | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: When giving a 30 day notice to vacate on a month to month lease, does a reason for the 30 day notice ... A: In Washington State we only need a 20 day notice and NO.., you do not need to state a reason. Its a ... | |
| Tenant storage | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a residential lease on a sublet in my primary residence with a couple. About 4 months ago, ... A: Wow.., THAT is a strange situation. Sorry I took so long to answer, with the Holiday and all. It ... | |
| Leasing land/own the manufactured home | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Seventeen years ago my husband and I leased a piece of property from a private owner to put our ... A: In my opinion you would need a Real Estate Lawyer to answer your questions because it is a matter of ... | |
| Seu my apartment manager | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I had a major pluming problem in my apartment. All of sudden the the garbage disposal started ... A: You do not have an automatic right to get out of a lease, unless it can be proven that no action has ... | |
| Apartment move out bill | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved out from apartment after living (DFW area in TX) for about 2 years with several ... A: I am not a Lawyer and the question about Court procedure is something that I cannot advise you on ... | |
| Apartment move out bill | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved out from apartment after living (DFW area in TX) for about 2 years with several ... A: I feel sorry for you because some Landlords do become hard and bitter toward tenants after many ... | |
| damage to an apartment | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My son rents an apt. in State College, Pa. due to being a student at Penn State. A maintenance ... A: I am not in PA, but in Washington State. However we often do our own repairs of this nature because ... | |
| Rental issues | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been renting here since May 2008. When I first moved in I had to do all the cleaning and ... A: With neighbors like that there is little the Landlord can do, plus some building may be very hard to ... | |
| mantenance laws | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: should management inform residents when spraying poisons or other harmful chemicals A: Yes.., if the spraying is done inside especially, then the Landlord or Property Manager MUST inform ... | |
| sueing my apartment manager | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I used to live in an apartment and after my lease is done My move out notice stated that I had 0.0 ... A: It would help is you told me what State you are in. Also, what does the old landlord say the charges ... | |
| Can i cancel a lease after a month? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can cancel a lease after a month? my roommate and me moved in about a month ... A: What does your lease say? I will assume that you can see what it says regarding breaking a lease. ... | |
| Rental History Laws | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My apartments have asked me to move b/c they don't like the way I talk to them. They will not accept ... A: If you have a lease and the management wants you to leave..., then they must give you something in ... | |
| Rental History Laws | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My apartments have asked me to move b/c they don't like the way I talk to them. They will not accept ... A: If I were you.., I would write a nice letter to explain your wish to move, since they appear to not ... | |
| Removing Satellite Dishes | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about the law and its requirements for me to remove the satellite dish from direct ... A: When you have questions about the Law or want "Legal Advice" it is my duty to inform you that your ... | |
| rental property while living abroad | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Right now im in the process of owning rental property in a different state in America but im ... A: That is a good question and one that is easily answered. It is a great idea to have rental income ... | |
| Propery manager collecting rent and paying mortgage | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have scoured the web and I can't seem to get an answer to my question. I have also asked my 2 ... A: Emily says that she sends the 1099 to the owner because although we did pay the mortgage note..., it ... | |
| 1099 from property manager | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I had a rental condo in 2008 and received my 1099 from the property manager. During the year ... A: *This is a modified answer. MY official answer is to consult with a Tax Expert or an Attorney, ... | |
| Propery manager collecting rent and paying mortgage | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have scoured the web and I can't seem to get an answer to my question. I have also asked my 2 ... A: I have sent your question to Emily my wife who handles all of our books. Great question by the way. ... | |
| Using a single LLC to own and manage my properties & only manage propertties belonging to others? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I currently hold and manage my own rental properties in an LLC. I would like to starting managing ... A: It depends on what State are you in. Each State may differ in what they will allow, plus each County ... | |
| Constructive Eviction | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I signed into a one year lease for a house near my college campus. Upon meeting the landlord, he ... A: THAT.... is just the way Landlords get a bad rep. This guy is sooo far out of bounds that it brinks ... | |
| Lease to Own from Parents | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My disabled husbands parents offered to give us a land lot and finance a doublewide mobile home ... A: As a Real Estate Expert I can give you advice about real estate, however from what you have told me ... | |
| 1099's | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a vendor who is partial owner of a rental property that we have just started managing. We ... A: If you have been splitting the proceeds and paying two or more different people, then yes you do ... | |
| 1099's | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a vendor who is partial owner of a rental property that we have just started managing. We ... A: What is it you are trying to handle? If you mean the contract between the owner(s) and you as a ... | |
| residential propert management | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Yes I would like to know who is the owner of our apartment complex(the main office number to their ... A: I did a little research, but the Fort Bend County website did not have a link to access county ... | |
| residential propert management | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Yes I would like to know who is the owner of our apartment complex(the main office number to their ... A: You did not give me an address, however in most Counties there is a Auditor or Recorder's office.... ... | |
| Bankruptcy of Rental Company | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: The owner of the townhouse we rent just sent us written notification that the rental ... A: I don't see Property Management companies go out of business very often, perhaps they were small or ... | |
| Property Management Agreement | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My property manager is selling her business. Can I (the owner) get out of the agreement on those ... A: Unless you do not like the rental for some reason, there should be no problem with switching ... | |
| Own Mobile Home Pay Lot Rent Problem | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am the title owner of the trailer I have owned and paid lot rent for the past 2 years. Always paid ... A: Please also be aware that the Park can lay a claim on your trailer, its generally called a ... | |
| Own Mobile Home Pay Lot Rent Problem | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am the title owner of the trailer I have owned and paid lot rent for the past 2 years. Always paid ... A: You are addressing a problem that is Nationwide right now. It does not seem fair.., but the parks do ... | |
| summer homes | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: What is the going rate to watch someones property for 3 or 4 months. Checking the interior for ... A: This is not a typical real estate topic for me and I have never been involved in sitting or hiring ... | |
| i want to break my lease | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: How can I terminate my lease if the property management doesn't want to fix a fence damaged by a ... A: The official reply and answer we most often give is that you should consult with an Attorney, ... | |
| real estate development company structure | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: could you tell me what emplyee sturcture does a small real estate development company need? best ... A: Real Estate Development in the Middle East is not my speciality, however it sounds like a great ... | |
| real estate development company structure | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: could you tell me what emplyee sturcture does a small real estate development company need? best ... A: A new Real Estate Company just starting out may not need employees at all to begin with, depending ... | |
Residential Property Management
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Donald J. Leske II
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Expertise
Advocate for Landlord & Tenant Rights. Based in Washington State as a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Property Manager. I am a Landlord but I am not a Lawyer. Ask any question dealing with the rental of residential properties, including; 1. Evictions. 2. Maintenance & repair issues. 3. How to set a fair rental price. 4. When to hire a property manager. 5. Selling and how to determine value. 6. Basic tax questions and Legal issues ok, but most will be referred to a professional in that field.
Experience
I have 30 years experience in Property Management with about 320 clients, plus I own my own Real Estate Brokerage (www.Homesandproperties.com) with expanded experience & training in Short Sales, Foreclosure negotiations and rental property management. I write an informal online Real Estate News Magazine and am a member of NARPM, National Association of Residential Property Managers and have been quoted by News Agencies.
Organizations
NARPM, NWMLS, ABR Certified
Publications
Rated and reviewed Editorials, Advice and short Articles at Trulia, Active Rain and All Experts online.
Trulia.com Advice Contributor
Activerain.com contributor
All Experts contributor
Education/Credentials
ABR Certified, State of Washington Licensed Agent & Broker. Past member of BBB, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors.
Awards and Honors
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Presidents Gold Award for high achievement, John L. Scott Realty. - "Shining Star Award" 2006 - 03/04/05/06 All Star of the Year Award for excellence.
Past/Present Clients
See client testimonies at: http://www.bci-properties.com/testimonies.htm
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