We are told to whom we can and cannot rent to. We can be held responsible for discrimination on sexual, racial, financial or family grounds. We have been fortunate to have our share, some staying for years, some helping to improve the property. The Greater Bristol Property Owners Association represents thousands of residential and commercial units and we are growing every day because there is a need . The laws are the same for all.
Landlords are hard-working, conscientious people.
When you do not see us at the Capitol - it is not that we are not interested. It is that we are working to improve our properties, the neighborhoods, the communities. Many landlords have helped tenants find counseling, energy assistance, security deposits, parenting classes and more. It is in our interest to help them become responsible tenants. However, no matter how hard we try, we are not always successful and on occasion our efforts are taken for granted and we must still evict them.