Are you in the market for a rental and a landlord is asking for a huge amount upfront? I have been a landlord for many years and have seen other landlords ask for very aggressive payments even before the tenant steps into the unit. Usually this takes the form of the first and last month’s …
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When it comes to renting a property, landlords have the right to screen potential tenants to ensure they will be able to pay rent on time and take care of the property. This includes requesting information such as credit scores, employment verification, and rental history. But can a landlord also ask for tax returns? The …
If you are wondering whether a landlord is permitted to check a tenant’s checking account balance as part of the rental application process, you are in the right place. Many landlords will insist on seeing this information (as well as the bank statement) to confirm that a potential tenant has enough funds in their checking …
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Service dogs are specially trained animals that assist people with disabilities, and they have been increasingly common in recent years. As a landlord, you may wonder whether you can ask for proof of a tenant’s service dog. In this article, we will discuss the rules surrounding service dogs and what documentation landlords can legally request. …
As a landlord, you have the right to know about the animals residing on your property, and in most cases, you can ask for documentation from tenants with respect to service animals or emotional support animals. However, with the increasing use of emotional support animals (ESAs), there has been some confusion about what landlords can …
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