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Update Tenant Contact Info Annually

Written by Stephen C. Duringer | 16 May 2013

Q: I've owned my buildings for several years; many of my residents are longterm tenants. I don't seem to have any current contact information for most of my residents. The applications in the files are way out of date, and many files don't contain any at all. Even the applications that are in the files have old and outdated telephone numbers. Do I have the right to request this information?

Breach of Rental Agreement

Written by Stephen C. Duringer | 11 April 2013

Q: My new tenants just moved in a month and a half ago. The lease requires that the tenant pay for all utilities, and must put the utilities in their own name prior to moving in. Well, I just received the electric bill, and it's still in my name. I'm thinking about not paying it, just letting it get shut off. Maybe when the lights go out, they'll take care of it. Can I do that?

Rent Was 650 Short

Written by Stephen C. Duringer | 07 March 2013

Q: One of my residents wants to replace his roommate with another. Seems he's already done this, and is just now getting around to asking for my permission. I don't really mind, the last roommate was a bit of a flake. If I want to allow this, what is the best way?

Escalating Complaints

Written by Stephen C. Duringer | 07 February 2013

Q: Normally I love the smell of garlic, but enough is enough! I've been receiving escalating complaints from my residents concerning a housing tenant on Section 8, who seems to use a bit too much garlic and curry when cooking meals. The smell permeates the building and has been bothering the other residents. Other than the garlic and curry complaints, she is a great tenant, don't want to lose her, but I certainly can't lose the other tenants! What to do?

Proper Due Diligence

Written by Stephen C. Duringer | 12 December 2012

Q: I've never owned income property before, and I'm a bit cautious, but I think now is a good time to enter the market. I placed an offer on an eight-unit apartment building. The seller accepted it and I'm now in escrow. I'm just starting my due diligence. Is there anything special that I should be aware of when reviewing the property or the rent roll? What can I do to protect myself when a tenant claims that he had more security deposit than what gets transferred to me on close of escrow?

Duringer-Legal Corner

Update Tenant Contact Info Annually

Breach of Rental Agreement

Rent Was 650 Short

Escalating Complaints

Proper Due Diligence

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