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Responsibility of a Landlord - Repairs Owners need to understand that repairs of their rental properties is one of the only reasons a tenant can not pay rent. Dekalb Section 8 Program Makes Landlords Cut Grass Dekalb Sec 8 programs places burden on landlords to cover lawn maintenance. Landlords Need to Know! The US Government REQUIRES that landlords, property managers and brokers check the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list to be sure that they are not entering into a business relationship with those identified as being involved with money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorism or terrorist financing. Violations are subject to criminal penalties up to $10,000,000 (yes that is the correct amount [...] New Fannie Mae Guidelines Starting August first there will be new guidelines for conversion of a primary residence to an Investment Property. This change will significantly impact the investing market as well as homeowners that need to relocate. Under the new guidelines - while Fannie Mae will continue to permit up to 75% of rental income to offset the mortgage [...] Water Issues in GA will effect Housing Prices Dekalb county requires sellers to replace all plumbing fixtures to be certified as low flow fixtures.