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Did you know... Too Dangerous for Kids??? Families are a protected class, so even if the property is such that owner could be assuming potential liability by renting to a family with children, the owner cannot deny tenancy on that basis. For instance, if an owner doesn’t want children in a houseboat because of concern that a child might fall off and […]
Did you know... TENANT NOTICE TO VACATE – WASHINGTON STATE The listing and selling brokers do not have authority to give notice to the tenant. Although this seems obvious sometimes the parties get overzealous and forget. Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice […]
Did you know... PEOPLE & PETS According to a recent Apartments.com survey 75% of tenant said they have pets.  This is a significant increase from their last survey. Allowing pets on a case-by-case basis (with an additional, refundable deposit) not only increases your potential tenant base but also decreases the chance of tenants sneaking an animal in while allowing you to pick […]
Did you know... PRIVACY & DOCUMENTS Not only is it common sense to shred confidential documents, it’s also Federal Law.  The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) requires that all information taken from consumer reports must be shredded before disposal.  Consumer reports include credit reports and scores, residential or tenant records, check writing histories (tenant ledgers) and insurance claims.  The […]
Did you know... FAIR HOUSING LAW Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.
Did you know... SEATTLE RENTAL ORDINANCE Seattle tenants must receive a copy of the Seattle Rental Ordinance when signing a lease or a lease renewal.  The required information includes information about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and also includes the Seattle Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, which lists the 18 reasons why a tenancy can be terminated, even at […]
Did you know... TENANT DEPOSITS – PART 2 When calculating how much to charge a tenant for damage, a landlord must take into account the age of the component to be repaired or replaced. Logic would tell you that a tenant wouldn’t be responsible for paying for replacement of 20 year old carpet; but when is a tenant responsible for a portion of […]
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Did you know... TENANT DEPOSITS The purpose of a tenant deposit is to protect the landlord from damage or loss caused by the tenant. The tenant is responsible for returning the property in the same condition, less normal wear and tear. If the tenant damages the property, the landlord can charge the tenant the reasonable cost to return the property […]
Did you know... Seattle Rentals – RULES-RULES and MORE RULES! The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) is now in effect in within the Seattle City limits. The ordinance requires landlords to register all rental housing units, including single family homes. The stated purpose is to ensure that all rental housing is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements.  Landlords must register their property according to […]
Did you know... BATHTUBS – REPLACE OR REFINISH? Refinishing a bathtub is an option to consider. Labor costs are less since the tub doesn’t have to be removed but special care must be made of the tub surface once it’s refinished. Think twice about doing this in a rental property where tenants may not follow certain guidelines. If guidelines are not followed, the warranty provided by the refinishing contractor may be void. Here are some of the guidelines: Bathmats cannot be used -the suction cups can pull off the new surface Cleansers like bleach and Comet cannot be used, they can change the color or scratch the surface If drain cleaners are used they cannot touch the tub surface Product bottles such as shampoo, cannot be stored on the rim of the tub Don’t wash the pets in the tub, nails will scratch the surface and start eroding ~You have options – consider them if applicable to your situation~ NOTE: This is provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied on as a final solution in every case. You are advised to obtain the consul of a contractor specializing in this field.
Did you know... TENANT NOTICES – WASHINGTON STATE Which notice should you give to tenants?
Did you know... TENANT BUG REMOVAL DISASTERS FROM THE “CRAZY BUT TRUE FILE” Tenants have found unique methods of removing bugs.  A Seattle man recently used spray paint and a cigarette lighter to kill a spider in an Arbor Heights rental and caused approximately $60,000 in damage.  A San Diego tenant blew up his rental home by setting off 19 bug bombs […]
Did you know... LEASING RESTRICTIONS IN CONDOMINIUMS Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.
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Did you know... CREDIT REPORTS Did you know… That it is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act for a landlord to show anyone a tenant’s credit report without the tenant’s written permission?  A buyer of a property with a tenant in place does not have the right to see the existing tenant’s credit report unless the tenant gives […]
Did you know... RENT v. MORTGAGE Rent v. Mortgage
Did you know... NEW COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WEBSITE Did you know we have a commercial property management website? Find out more about our services at: http://www.cbbacommercialpm.com

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