Ben from California is asking if he can move back into his condo that has been highjacked by a friend, who is now a short-term squatter.

Leah is asking about a landlord’s responsibility to fix issues that might affect habitability verses cosmetic issues.

Lindsey from Iowa asks about adding a very, very unqualified roommate to an existing lease. What are her options and what would I do in this situation?

Francie from Indiana asks about my methods to screen tenants quickly and effectively. Quality tenant screening requires reviewing lots of documentation and talking to other landlords. Learn how I do this in 1 hour or less.

Ryan asks about last month's rent, and why Lucas doesn't ever collect it. Is there a better way to provide security against a tenant who abandons the last month's payment?

Jill from Key West, Florida was promised an apartment but it was rented to someone else instead. She's wondering if the landlord has the right to cancel the agreement with the other tenant within three days, and then sign a lease with her.

Danielle asks a follow-up question to episode 18. Wouldn't it be better to split the utilities by the number of people in each unit, rather than square footage, and what are the pros and cons of doing so?

Elise from Utah asks about her seemingly high gas utility bill. The landlord manages the shared utilities, and it doesn't seem accurate. What's the utility responsibility of multifamily residents, and what is the best way to divide it among the units?

Lucas Hall is interviewed by Money Radio 1510 AM, from Phoenix Arizona. How did you get started, and why do you invest in buy and hold rentals, rather than flips? How can Landlordology and Cozy help a new Landlord? How is it free?

Michael from Fresno, California is a new landlord, and needs to show his property to a prospective tenant. Can Michael showcase the property while the dwelling is occupied by a tenant, and what are the rules for giving proper notice?