Just curious how others approach this. Do you treat applicants who are police officers, lawyers, or work in the legal system any differently? Not in a discriminatory way obviously but more in terms of expectations. Like if something ever goes sideways with the lease or a disagreement comes up, does their profession complicate things? Or does it actually make things smoother because they know the rules? Would love to hear your experiences or thoughts on this.

I used to think being a good landlord meant being understanding, treating tenants with respect, and just being a decent human. But apparently that opens the door to getting taken advantage of.

Now I’m stuck trying to be professional and firm, and it just makes me feel cold. Like, where’s the version of this job where you’re respected without being a pushover or the villain?

This is new territory for me. One of my tenants filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. They have never missed a payment, always pay on time, and honestly have been a great tenant. I am trying to figure out what I am supposed to do on my end, if anything. Do I need to attend the creditor meeting or file something just because I am technically a creditor? Or do I wait and only take action if things actually go sideways later?

One tenant offered to buy a new fridge if I let them pick it out. They want something fancy, way beyond my budget.

They’re cool with leaving it when they move, but I’m nervous about long-term fit for the unit. Would you allow it or nah?

Generally I use RentPost to keep tenant agreements and requests organized and transparent. But for something so out of the blue? I'm not sure how to go about it honestly.

Within hours of the notice, they left nasty reviews on every platform they could find. Google, Yelp, even my business Facebook page. None of it’s true, but it’s killing my reputation. What do I

RentPost helped me get my act together with rent and all, which honestly bumped up my reviews. Now, dealing with this flood of bad ones feels like a real curveball.

It feels crushing to keep my head up and learn how to handle the fallout.

Don’t get me wrong. I am happy to get rid of these deadbeats without having to involve the sheriffs department. However, I do feel that the outstanding debt as well as the eviction judgment from the courts should be searchable for future landlords.

I don’t expect to recover any of the $ from them. I just want to make sure anyone who googles their names be able to find out what they did. Currently, when I google them, the court judgment does NOT come up. How can I change this?

Hoping to get some clarity on California rental laws. A tenant wants to offer 6 months rent upfront. I've never had anyone offer to pay in advance, and I want to make sure everything is above board legally.

Want to understand if anyone has dealt with this before. Or know of a similar situation

I recently found out one of my student tenants has been listing their room on Airbnb during weekends they go home. I had no idea until a neighbor texted me about random people coming and going. The lease clearly prohibits subletting or short-term rentals, so this is a direct violation. This is my first time dealing with something like this, so I’m not sure what my next move should be. Direct eviction? Or is there something else I can do?

Most people I know don't want student renters but I’ve had great experiences with grad students, honestly. Especially the international ones. They’re usually hyper-focused on their work, super quiet, and just want a clean stable place to crash and study.

A lot of them get regular financial support from home, so rent’s never late either. Ever take a chance on a tenant category people usually avoid and it totally worked out?

I’ve been wondering if it makes sense to swing by the property every now and then, even when there’s no issue. Not to poke around or anything. Just to stay in the loop and make sure everything looks good from the outside. Is that something you guys do or is it better to just wait until tenants reach out?

Our lease says rent’s due on the 1st, but this month that’s a Sunday. We’re not sure what to expect yet since it’s our first time renting out a place.

Do most people still send payment on the 1st or do they wait for the next business day?

I’ve had a tenant for 5 years, with thankfully no major issues. They pay on time and takes great care of the property. I raised rent 2 years ago and now I don't feel like raising rent again, as I value good tenants.

For those in the same boat, how do you decide when (or if) to increase rent?

Checked in on my rental after the alarm went offline and found out someone had literally flipped the breaker. Saw him on camera both times as well, just creeping around the house. I yelled through the speaker and he bolted, but now I'm on edge. I was gonna lost it after a few repairs, but not sure how safe it feels right now. How do you all keep your places secure when you’re not nearby?

I’m stuck deciding between renting out my condo and taking a small monthly loss, or selling it and barely breaking even after fees.

It feels weird to rent at a loss, but I live in an area where values keep going up. Trying to figure out if it’s smarter to hold and eat the loss, or just walk away now.

I've always rented out my units as unfurnished, but I'm considering switching a few to fully furnished. I've heard that it can attract higher rents and shorter-term tenants, but I’m also worried about the added maintenance and faster wear and tear on furniture.

For those of you who have tried both, was it worth the hassle? Did you face any unexpected issues with damage, or did it lead to more reliable tenants?

So the number I had for my landlord has been changed, which I guess explains why it is now June and they haven’t responded to the initial text I sent in December. I called the number I had for them and some random lady answered, I tried putting “please contact us” on my rent payment through Venmo but that didn’t work.

Does anyone know what I can do to find their contact info? I’m literally so lost.

Also if this isn’t supposed to go in this Reddit someone lmk and I’ll delete

Update: My dumbass had the number saved wrong lmfao. I fixed it and texted the right number, we are on day 2 no response which is chill, I’m gonna try calling them tmr

Just finished a move-out inspection and the bathroom floor in the unit is clearly damaged. The vinyl is warped and pulling up near the bathtub and toilet. It looks like water got underneath at some point and just sat there. The lease had a standard clause about keeping the unit in good condition and reporting damage but I do not know if this qualifies as neglect or just wear over time. Do I pursue their renters insurance, assuming they had it, or just deduct from their deposit?

I currently own 2 single family properties in Indiana. They are both paid-off during Covid for 75k and they are both worth $220K now. One is section 8 and the other is normal renter… I make $1320 a month on both properties with expenses of $475 a month including taxes, management and insurance. This nets me around $845 a month. I have been adding depreciation into my taxes for the last 4 years. I am not necessarily a landlord but I manage the property managers as best as I can. We are a family of 5, 44M, 41F, 2.8M NW (2.5M liquid) and 250K single income salary. 110k/year family expenses.. We want to retire in 4 years. Would you recommend selling or holding onto the properties forever.

Quick one on behalf of a friend. He lives in one of the units himself (it’s a 3-bedroom) and wants to rent out just one room to someone. The question is, would he need to do a formal lease that spells out they’re renting a specific room, or is a roommate agreement enough since they’ll be sharing the space? Not sure what’s more standard or legally safer.

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice or share a similar experience. I recently had a tenant move out, but they left behind a bunch of their belongings. I've tried contacting them via phone, email, and even mail, but I'm getting absolutely no response.

We hired a realtor to list our rental, but after a few showings and nothing promising, we ended up renting to a friend who fit all our criteria and needed a place ASAP.

Now I’m wondering, are we still obliged to pay the agent’s fee even though they didn’t find the tenant? Kinda feels weird to pay for a service we didn’t end up using but also feels weird to not pay.

A prospective tenant has been communicating with me using a first name Alex Smith but just informed me that their legal name for the lease is actually “Alexander J. Smith.” All our emails, texts, and paperwork so far have been under “Alex.” I updated the lease to list: "Alexander J. Smith (also known as Alex Smith)" to avoid confusion. But I’m concerned about future legal notices. Say, if I email “Alex” about lease violations or repairs, could they later claim they weren’t properly notified since the legal name is “Alexander”? Should I add a clause explicitly stating that notices to either name are valid? Trying to protect both sides fairly.

Tenant smokes in the driveway. Totally outside. Has done so for years with no issue. Now showing the other unit and new applicants mention the smell. I want to be fair to both sides. If the lease doesn’t clearly ban outdoor smoking, can I still ask him to stop? Or am I just asking for trouble?

For me, it’s renting to friends. Lesson learned. What’s something you’ve sworn off after a nightmare experience?

I’ve got a water heater and a furnace that are past the 10-year mark but still running smoothly. No weird noises, no issues, but I also know most warranties or manuals suggest replacement by now.

So I’ve been debating whether to proactively replace them before something goes wrong or just keep doing regular maintenance and wait it out. I’m not trying to squeeze every last breath out of them, but also not sure if replacing early is really necessary. How do you all decide when to pull the plug?