What laws would you change

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As Landlords we face an uphill battle with tenant rules and laws.

What are the top 5 laws or regulations you would like to see changed?

-3 notice to evict.  14 days till eviction from nonpayment
-evicted tenants have to move their stuff, not us or we get to bill them for the cost.
-no 10 property max for financing
-6 month holding cost per property for financing goes away
-no rent control in any city.

Kyle Meyers · Answer

If the tenant is responsible for the utilities the utility company should not be able to put a lien on my property if they don't get paid.

Faster, simpler eviction process.

Justin S. · Answer

It looks like normal, you usually do not have anything capitalized.  Iphone fixed your grammar.  It was just a poor attempt at a joke.

Jason Miller · Answer

I like this one.  Just because your a tenant shouldn't remove your obligations from being a responsible citizen.

Account Closed · Answer

Thought of another... I don't like that landlords are responsible for repairs that weren't broken when tenants moved in...tenants are creative and will break windows and punch holes in walls and then call code enforcement on you if they're mad at you or short on rent money... Even though these items weren't mentioned on the move in checklist, I have to fix before evicting... Also, sometimes if it's a real messy tenant, a code violation from the enforcement agent will be "unsanitary conditions.". The agents actually told me I have to mop and clean the kitchen if they don't before evicting them since it was on the list as a code violation... Crazy right??  Let's treat tenants like the adults they are and hold them responsible!

Account Closed · Answer

HAhahaha bc I capitalized the I???  Man you're being tough on me haha... Very funny Justin. :)

Account Closed · Answer

Typing from my iPhonebut it looks normal to me... What's it look like in your end??

Account Closed · Answer

If you don't pay taxes, you don't vote and get a say in how the money is used...tooo radical for some but I'm tired of lazy welfare tenants voting that I should give them more of my money

Jason S. · Answer

Seems like everyone would like better tenants.  Is there a study, or anecdotal evidence or evidence from experience that can link the bad behavior above with something identifiable before renting to the person?

For example, are the above issues from the landlord relaxing rules and renting to borderline tenants or do you find that these things are common even with your best tenants?

Is it possible that the landlord is renting to the best possible person that they can find to rent in a particular area, maybe this person is even below the standards of what you would want for another area, but the best person you can find for "this" area.  As a result, are you simply reaping the problems from renting to people that are willing to live in a particular area as renters?

In other words, before speaking to change a law, can you identify that the problems are not self imposed?  Maybe by having a rental in a certain area or relaxing the rules "to get it rented"?

I will tell you, I have no opinion either way, but would certainly be interested in some responses from those experienced.  Certainly if the problems above are entirely random and not foreseeable based on the choices of the landlord then there would/could be more weight given to changing a law.

Ryan B. · Answer

Having to give tenants proper notice when you are terminating their lease.  Sometimes 30 days just seems way too long.

Wouldn't it be great when they end up being the tenants from hell, if you could just start throwing their crap out the front door and tell them to kick rocks.  Wish I could have done this a couple times.

Justin S. · Answer

Not to derail a thread, but I have to ask...

Bryan, What's up with capital letters?

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