Hello fellow LL. I have a tenant who wants to pay their rent until the end of this year ! Some might say yes and some no. I usually do a rent increase in October for this tenant that’s when their lease is up. Should I sent the rent increase and a note letting them

In my small are of the world, Los Angeles, CA, a landlord can NOT ask for rent upfront. However if a tenant offers to pay six month up front, you can accept.

About three months ago I had an applicant with marginal credit history, limited employment but lots of money in the bank. Since my units (I'm a contractor) are nice, upgraded with lots of extras, the applicant asked if there was anyway he could get accepted. So I told him a story:

True story. Another tenant in that property had an applicant who was a female actor. She was given a 2 year contract for a series. When the series was given a third season, my tenant (not yet rented to her) was given a contract for season 3, at the same pay scale. She declined and her contract wasn't renewed. She left her old apartment and looked for a nice smaller unit, without a job. I was about to turn her down when she offered to pay first, last and a 6 month security, up front. I accepted.

She the 3rd season began without her, the network cancelled the show. Without this female actress, they lost network share. I called the producer, and offered this actress as a "Special Guest" instead of a regular. They re short the next airing show, and with her they got back all fans, doubling their market share. The show was renewed for 1 full season and 1/2 next years season.