By Mark B. Zinman, Zona Law Group P.C. Question: I saw your fair housing presentation at the April AZREIA meeting. When dealing with applicants, can I collect a few applicants before I complete a background check and select the best one? Answer: Our advice is that you should run background checks on applicants as they [...]
Q: I am a realtor and an investor. I have 2 rental homes right now, though sometimes I have more and sometimes less. I don’t want to allow pets in my home. Can I prohibit them? A: Like most other things in the rental business, you can put restrictions in your lease, but an exception [...]
As you know, AZREIA members don’t need an attorney to tell them that the market is hot and that prices have been increasing exponentially. Buyers are regularly getting into bidding wars to get homes under contract. There is nothing better for an investor than finding a property off-market and getting it under contract before anyone [...]
Q: I have a home that is up for rent. Do I have to accept a tenant that uses a Section 8 voucher? They are claiming they are protected by law. A: The short answer is that right now, source of income is not a protected class in Arizona or any municipality in the state [...]
Q: I have an tenant in one of my rentals that is 85 years old and uses a walker. I am concerned she is going to get hurt in my property. Her son contacted me about making changes to the property. I want to help this resident, but I don’t know what to start with. [...]
Question: I was in court on a non-payment of rent case, and the judge gave the tenant until the end of the day to pay what is owed. Do I have to accept the money? I have had numerous problems with this tenant, and just want them out. Answer: Arizona is a cure-state, so [...]
