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Lakita Woodson Understanding Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
3 November 2025 | 2 replies
These changes don’t involve physical alterations to the property but instead adjust how housing services or policies are administered.Examples of Reasonable Accommodations:Allowing a service animal or emotional support animal in a “no pets” community.Providing a reserved parking space closer to the resident’s unit for someone with mobility limitations.Permitting rent payment by mail or online for a resident who has trouble visiting the office.Extending rental deadlines temporarily due to hospitalization or disability-related delays.Landlord Responsibility:Landlords must approve reasonable requests that do not create an undue financial or administrative burden.Requests should be handled promptly and confidentially.You may request verification of the disability or need for the accommodation (especially if it’s not obvious), but you cannot ask about the details of the disability itself.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant must make the request (verbally or in writing) and explain how the accommodation relates to their disability.The tenant must continue to follow all lease terms unrelated to the accommodation.What Is a Reasonable Modification?
Leo Parshukov Tenant screening questions
1 November 2025 | 4 replies
3) How many people & pets?
Jeanette Land Short-term/vacation home in FL
7 November 2025 | 20 replies
You’ll need a hook — pet-friendly, themed for families, near a specific attraction, etc.So yeah — it can be a smart investment, but only if you treat it like a business from day one and know the hyperlocal rules.
Lisa T. Houston PM Experiences - Recommendations
7 November 2025 | 5 replies
In addition, we've seen various contract changes like tenant security deposit scheme, pet programs, etc. 
Kay Nemen Is it common for property management companies to charge these fees?
17 November 2025 | 19 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
Craig Cann Flooring 12mil vs 20 mil
17 November 2025 | 13 replies
My tenants as the same house with the failed floor section also had a couple of dogs that peed all over.
Doug Clark What’s the biggest rehab mistake you’ve made?
7 November 2025 | 10 replies
The unit worked but the coils were damaged by dogs.
Nikel Berry Looking to Start Flipping Soon
20 November 2025 | 15 replies
Sit down, and see if you can bird dog for them, ask if you find a deal can you partner with them to get the deal done, and the last thing that would be a great move is working for that person while you are working and getting paid you are learning the ropes. 
Vladimir Lukyanov What are the most important SOPs?
5 November 2025 | 9 replies
Here’s the backbone that keeps LTRs smooth and your time protected.Core SOPs to copyLeasing flowPrequal script: income, pets, move-in date, red flags noted in CRM.Showing checklist: lights on, scent, lead feature highlighted.App-to-lease in 24–48 hrs: if approved, send lease, utilities, move-in funds, renter’s insurance, keys.Listing refresh: new cover photo, price check, first-line incentive every 7 days till filled.Rent collection and late processDue 1st, late 5th, notice by 10th.
Marisa Woods NYC Rookie Investor looking for advise
30 October 2025 | 3 replies
Do they have pets?