Mike Akerly

Q. I am a small landlord with a couple of walk-up buildings in Brooklyn. I have a lower duplex apartment available, and a prospective tenant is interested in not only living in the space but also operating a licensed day care from it.

She says she is willing to pay well above the asking rent in consideration of my approval of the situation. This sounds like it could be a win-win situation for all involved.

Is there anything I should consider before moving forward?

Q. My wife and I are shareholders in a large co-op and I am on the board. We own shares in two apartments and are in the process of trying to rent out one of them. 

Recently the board voted to allow our property management company to perform and review credit and background checks of rental applicants.