That move in fees charged by some condominium homeowners’ associations are typically a tenant expense? Terms are set by the market just as rental values are. For example, although it is not illegal for an owner to charge a tenant a deposit equal to three months’ rent, trying to do would make it virtually impossible to rent the property. Trying to charge the tenant the cost of the move in fee will also potentially decrease the rental value and increase the time on market.

That the city of Seattle is in the process of creating an ordinance requiring inspections of all rental properties? The Department of Planning and Development is working on the specifics of the requirements, which will include registration of all rental properties as well as inspections. Seattle would be the fourth city in the state to create such a requirement. Des Moines’ and Burien’s were largely overturned by the courts but Pasco’s was upheld, which prompted Seattle City Council’s directive.

That fair housing laws require that landlords permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of the rental property if necessary for the tenant’s full enjoyment of the premises? The landlord can require that the tenant restore the property to its original condition when the tenant vacates if the modification will interfere with the next tenant’s use and enjoyment of the rental.  The addition of a wheelchair ramp, adding grab bars in the bathroom or modifying plumbing to accommodate dialysis equipment could all be considered reasonable modifications.

That fair housing laws require that landlords permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of the rental property if necessary for the tenant’s full enjoyment of the premises? The landlord can require that the tenant restore the property to its original condition when the tenant vacates if the modification will interfere with the next tenant’s use and enjoyment of the rental.  The addition of a wheelchair ramp, adding grab bars in the bathroom or modifying plumbing to accommodate dialysis equipment could all be considered reasonable modifications.

Lead based paint disclosure laws apply to rentals constructed prior to 1978? The same MLS form that is used in sales, #22J, should be used for rentals.
The EPA recently filed complaints against two housing companies in Boston for failing to notify prospective tenants about potential lead paint hazards. The companies face a possible fine of $153,070 for alleged violations of the Lead Based Paint Disclosure Rule.