Question: If a guest causes problems or damages the property, what is my recourse?
Ted Kimball
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
Answer: The tenant is responsible to pay for the repair of any damage caused by their guest’s negligence or intentional act. If they fail to pay, a three-day notice to perform conditions and covenants or quit can be served.
Question: If someone owes late charges and NSF check charges, do I give them a three-day notice to pay rent?
Answer: The three-day notice to pay rent or quit should only include rent – no late charges. A separate notice to perform covenant for late charges can be served at the same time as the notice to pay rent is served.
Question: How often can I legally raise the rent?
Answer: Unless you are under rent control or a state or federal subsidy program, there are no restrictions as to the number of times you can increase the rent.
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