News: Changing the Terms of the Tenancy
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Question: This month’s rent check from a tenant had a second name printed below the tenant’s name on the upper left corner of the check. If I cash the check for this month’s rent, am I changing the terms of tenancy?
Answer: The mere fact that another person is listed on the check does not change the terms of the tenancy. You should inquire about the other person or find other ways to determine if there is an unauthorized occupant, and if so, either have the extra person apply for residency or serve a 3-day notice to perform covenants or… Read More
Question: The guest of one of my residents broke the window of the unit. Our lease states that residents are responsible for damages caused by them or their guests. The resident is refusing to pay and said she is not responsible as the damage was caused by her friend. The resident is adamant that I must first attempt to sue/collect against the friend (who I do not have any contact information for) before I can try to come after the resident directly. Is that correct?
Answer: The resident is responsible for the conduct of her guests. There is no legal… Read More
Question: If one tenant moves from one unit to the other unit within one building, can I deduct the security deposit to cover the damages and fix-up for the old unit, then ask them to redeposit the amount of money to make up the security deposit for the new unit?
Answer: Yes, and hopefully your lease clarifies this right. If the tenant fails to pay, you can serve a three-day notice to perform conditions and covenants or quit.
Question: I have recently purchased a 20-unit apartment building. Must I have an apartment manager on site 24 hours a day,… Read More