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Kajal Aggarwal Security deposit: Tenant threating to go to small claims court
21 January 2026 | 11 replies
Pretty sure you won't go to jail.What are the chances you will win in court?
Johanna R. Looking for KC Attorney — One-Time Court Appearance (Tenant Owes Money)
24 January 2026 | 11 replies
Hi all —I’m a landlord with a Kansas City–area rental, and I’m looking for a Missouri-licensed attorney who can do a one-time stand-in court appearance for me to collect money owed by a former tenant.I’m not looking for full representation or ongoing litigation — just a single court appearance.If you’ve worked with an attorney who handles landlord-tenant / collections / evictions and does this type of appearance, I’d really appreciate a referral.Thank you in advance.Johanna
Jay Hinrichs affordable housing issues whats the fix "Shared Equity fix"
24 January 2026 | 6 replies
.:) The issue is also not the lenders but the court systems, I actually discussed this with my attorney on some of the deals that we took back in foreclosure and sell them with an equity share program.
Andy Sabisch Screening is critical . . . be sure to select the right service
31 December 2025 | 2 replies
I think the issue is that court filings ESPECIALLY civil filings rarely have social security numbers.
Rob Schwartz How Are You Handling Tenant Screening?
26 January 2026 | 15 replies
I’ve had simple court searches turn up issues that never showed in the report.These days I try to keep it simple.
Joseph Daneault Is It Hard to Find Decent Tenants or Do We Just Have Bad Luck?
27 January 2026 | 3 replies
They moved out before losing in court.
Mary Pastoral STR /MTR in Columbus, OH – Screening & Contract Advice?
19 January 2026 | 3 replies
They can call courts to obtain missing details that turn non-reportable records into reportable ones.
David P. Tenant removal services - anyone heard of them?
19 January 2026 | 6 replies
Basically they do the same thing or sometimes they sign a lease with the landlord and move while the squatter is still there; they occupy some part of the unit like a vacant space (basement), living room couch showing the signed lease from the landlord :-) (squatter don't have a signed lease so this new guy with the signed lease is actually has the right to stay in the house), play loud music, talk too loudly on the phone, watch TV while everyone is asleep etc. etc. so the squatter gets fed up and decides to leave.
David Schabel Help with dishonest PM company now resulting in potential lawsuit with former tenant
28 January 2026 | 15 replies
If you are correct then stand your ground, if you are not correct then do the right thing.It doesn't sound like anyone is going to court over $1,000.
Dongju Kim Beginner investor learns basic and looks for long distance investment opportunity
14 January 2026 | 5 replies

I am new to real estate. I am living in San Jose and looking for an opportunity to invest in real estate. I am a full-time employee and saving a seed money, but I am thinking about long distance investment within a co...