Interviewing for a residential property manager position in Altanta GA.  Need info on Altanta leasing regulations
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Basically the same as pretty much anywhere else. You have to make at least two and half times the rent per month, not be convicted of a felony (most places have this rule, but there are a few that do not), you can't owe any other rental community any money or have any evictions on your credit, and you'll need at least one reference (landlord, another apt.) to verify you were a tenant and paid your rent...and that's basically all you'll need.
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The first thing you should do to cover your ass, is request a copy of the lease agreement and any lease renewals that you have have signed. The landlord is required to be able to provide at least their copies which were supposed to have been certified These contracts will give detailed instuctions as to how many days prior written notice is required upon your moving and terminating your residence. Usually at least 30-45 days "written" notice is required so be sure to hand deliver or send by certified mail to your landlord(once again to C.Y.A.).\nAlso, on your initial lease agreement there should be something noted with regard to condition of the apartment before you moved in. Usually if you'll just make sure that all debris is cleared for the unit, vacuum, clean bathrooms pretty well, repair any substantial nail holes especially if there are more than 4 per any wall. Bleach kintchen sinks and counters and clean all cooking areas removing as much baked on crud as possible.\nAnd one final C.Y.A. move is to set a specific time and day to do a final walk through with your landlord far enough before your official move-out date so that anything she indicates to be sub-par and subject to charging you for, can be taken care of before your final walk through which should be scheduled at the time of the pre-move walk through.\nHpoe this helps!!! Good luck!
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I have great success renting out my properties by visiting the nearest office buildings to my rental and putting up a sign in the employee breakroom that says "Live close to work!". I include a map of my place so they can estimate the distance and know the area. Of course, add pictures and give your contact info. While you're there, you should see if any of the companies are interested in corporate housing. \n\nThis works great cause you know the applicant has a job and people are willing to pay market (or even above) market value to spend time with their families or being able to walk/bike to work.\n\nRegards...
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I may be able to help. I am a real estate investor that lives in Kalamazoo. I have done lease options before and am pretty familiar with the way that they work. Call me at 616-821-5917. Chris
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#1 RULE: GET EVERY THING IN WRITING!!!! If you have it in writing from a agent they have to give it to you! Sign a lease before she gets fired!
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When I lived in Brancaster (a small village in Norfolk) the housing association built some "affordable" housing under the Shared Ownership scheme.  \n\nWhen I looked into it a bit further I wasn't impressed.  The idea was you bought a share of the house and rented the remainder from the Housing Association - not a bad idea really but then I found out that you are responsible 100% for any repairs that occur.  Not only that but the most you could own was 80% of the house and if you wanted to sell it on you had to find a buyer willing to take on the same committment.\n\nIn the end I decided to just rent.  There is always a risk that you could have your lease terminated but if there was a major repair to be done at least you are not responsible for it!!\n\nHope this helps!
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http://www.ilrg.com/forms/lease.html
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This is a tough one.  Depending on your state your rights are different.  For example in NY (which is very anti landlord) your lease would be upheld until building hell freezes over. I'm not quiet sure who is buying the house (the owners are usually the landlords) but either way, you - the tenant- will get inherited and they can't get rid of you until sept at least.\n\nRival
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ok, the first thing i would do is to check the local laws on this, as different places have different laws. A place of buiseness should probobly not be your home. I would guess that it is your responsabiliy to assure the girls/men are healthy and clean. the test results for each person should probobly be readily accesable for the customer to see upon request. ... I would assume the owner would handle all the day to day problems, the money/paychecks and paying the bills, pricing and stuff like that. maybe even answering phones and advertising, depending on what your going to do. \n\nalso in some places I know you need a permit or something like that to start a public buiseness. \n\nalot of this would be checking with local laws.\n\nhope all goes well
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I have been an apartment manager for 25 years. Take my advice and turn your rental over to a management company to handle..It will cost you but in the future you will be glad you did.  They do all the screening, lease preparation, etc. Everyone thinks it's easy, but as your experience has shown you, it isn't.\n\nYou have to be very careful, especially with all the crazy, nasty people out there. Don't take a chance with your property or your life.
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I don't know your city or the traditions there. But I would advise you to think about this question from the point of view of a potential renter.  If you wanted to rent a house like yours, where would you look?  Are there newspapers that people find advertisements in typically? Can you put a "For Rent" sign on the house? Is there a large employer nearby that helps its employees find housing?  Are there universities nearby that bring many students in from other cities?  If so, they may also need to rent space.  Finally, I have also learned that I can often find tenants just from word-of-mouth.  I mention the opportunity to my friends, and tell them to mention it to anyone they know who is seeking a rental.  I have had luck in renting this way more than once.\n\nAfter that, you simply need to decide on the terms of your rental agreement, and determine the legal documentation (if any) that is needed in your community.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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Every state has different laws, but I have never heard of one that allows you to get out of the lease because you move out of the area.  You can check on your state's web site for regulations regarding rentals though!\n\nYou may be better off paying the one month left on the lease and getting your deposit back than losing 2 months and the deposit.  There isn't much you can do about it  :(\n\n:(  sorry!\n\nGood luck with the new job!
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You do not have to take the job if you do not want to live there.  And you did not mention  if it says anything about a particular cohabitating partner. If it made a specific reference you would have to seek advice on another legal question. but if it is just co- habitation for anyone reguardless of race, religion, sex, etc, then it would be my opinion they have the right to say who  will live in the place and decide who they will hire
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Here is the best resource out there for tenant rights in Colorado:\n\nhttp://www.hud.gov/local/co/renting/tenantrights.cfm\n\nBut chances are that the limit on dogs in that rental house is based on the lease you signed when you moved in.  I would reread your lease and see if it states in there what the maxium limit for dogs allowable is.
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It's best to contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission for the most recent information, and information on fees.  \n\nhttp://grec.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,859536,00.html\nTheir address, and email information is on this link.\n\nFrom information on their website, you have a choice.  You can apply for a Georgia Real Estate License as a non resident, while you still live in Pennsylvania, or you can apply as a resident of Georgia who holds an out of state license.\n\nGeorgia only has special reciprocity rules for the State of Florida.  All other states follow a simple procedure. \n\nAs a resident of Georgia, you will need a criminal history report, known as your Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) report, and you will need to show certification of your Pennsylvania license history.  Your license must currently be in good standing, you have passed your required exams, and you have met pre-licensing and continuing ed courses to keep your license current.\n\nAs a non-resident, you would not need the GCIC, but you would need to provide similar information regarding your Pennsylvania history.\n\nPennsylvania, however, does not have reciprocity agreements with any state.\nhttp://www.realtor.org/libweb.nsf/pages/fg709
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It is very important to understand that in most leases of this type you are responsible for just about everything in the space. This includes air conditioning. The owner is responsible to provide a roof, walls, floor, building code compliance, power from the pole to the electrical box, and water from the meter to the main valve after the meter. Everything else is yours to repair. Be sure to have a full inspection done of the systems involved. Be sure utilities are in your name and not shared with other stores. If it is shared, be sure that the calculation for your space is accurate.\n\nThere is also the possibility of what is called an escallation charge. This has a base year for owner expenses for the property that can be billed back to the tenants each year. They look at the base year costs, (usually the year you lease) and compare it to present costs and allot the difference equally between the tenants based on square footage.\n\nContact several commercial property leasing companies. The best would be to have an agent act for you in this manner in order to be sure all of your rights are protected. I strongly recommend this since this is your first experience.
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Just say some thing to the extent of:\n\n\n\n"Date: (Put today's date)\n\nDear Management:\n\nI will be moving out of apartment # (give your apartment number) on (give the date). My forwarding address is: (if you know the address where you will be moving to it is a good idea to include that).\n\nThank You,\n\n(Sign your name)"\n\n\n***** Now the problem I see right now as a property manager is if your lease is up at the end of the month you will not be giving a FULL 30 DAY NOTICE. You will probably be reasponsible until 30 days from the date you have turned in your notice.*****\n\n\nGood Luck