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damages v wear and tear
Would "the tub has lost its shine" be considered damage? Our landlord wants us to get an estimate to have the tub reglazed because during my husband and my 2.5 year tenancy, the tub has "lost its shine". It is a jacuzzi tub and the house was built in the 1970s. The tub might be original to the ho …
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storage of personal property left behind
In New Hampshire, the law reads "A landlord shall maintain and exercise reasonable care in the storage of the personal property of a tenant who has vacated the premises, either voluntarily or by eviction, for a period of 28 days after the date upon which such tenant has vacated." I filed for evicti …
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Smoking Allowed?
I'm in the Oklahoma and I had an owner ask if it's legal to prohibit the tenants from smoking in the house.I know state govt's have made an effort on banning smoking in public places but I do not believe that you can explicitly prohibit smoking inside the house.Can someone clear the air for me? (No …
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1 in 7 borrowers behind in mortgage or in foreclos
Wow, I saw tonight on the nightly business report tonight that 1 in 7 borrowers are behind in mortgage or in foreclosure. Seems like a scary place out there right now. It make does worry me about the future of real estate.
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Pro's and Con's to owning rental realestate...
Would there be a value, would you be willing to pay, as a Landlord, to have at your disposal, a tenant ready to rent your property as soon as it's vacant? I am writing a research paper for school on the pro's and con's of being in the rental realestate business, so if you could quantify your answer …
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issued my tenant p&Q notice and they will move out
Tenants paid $100 on 1st then nothing. Sent P&Q notice,rent to be paid on 19th. Called to find out if they will pay or quit. Tenant said they will be out this weekend. Question do they still owe me the rest of the rent for Nov? Its like $600. The reason they're moving 'is because they can't afford …
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Calling all Sacramento LLs
I have a tenant whose lease ends this month. I believe he has done quite a bit of damage to my rental property. Any Sacramento LLs know of a good contractor/estimator that I can have come and give an itemized quote for the damages so that I may deduct from my tenant's security deposit (he seems to …
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Service Animals
Has anyone had experience with having to settle with Intermountain Housing Council? I had a call from "someone" wanting an apartment and stated they had a service animal. Obviously this was not a problem as I KNOW we allow service animals at all of our apartments. I was a little unsure about the …
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sd
If I for some reason I agree with tenant do I have 30 days to refund the Security deposit. If a mailing confirmation of USPS is good or do I need to send it certified Can someone tell me if I understand this:) Unless the tenant objects to the imposition of the landlord's claim or the amount thereof …
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Eviction Hearing - TODAY
I went to my first eviction hearing today (non payment of rent - no lawyer). I won a Judgement of Possession by default since my tenant did not show up.I then filed for a Judgement of Possession Certification as well as a Warrant of Possession. It's a good thing another LL was there who also won a j …
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Security over due!
I have tenant subsidized housing. She move in in January.I let her move in with agreement sign that security to be paid in 15 days. I have not gotten a penny. Later in February come to find she didnt turn in the key intil mid Janury and they wont pay me for January. Had to make new lease starting in …
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I found new tenant; now current wants to renew!
I started renting out my townhouse in July to two college-aged friends. They have a 6 month lease. A couple months ago they told me they would be leaving at the end of the lease (January) because one of the tenants is moving in w/ her boyfriend and the other tenant can't afford it on her own. Thre …
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Pre-Screening Tenants
Not a question, just wanted to say thank goodness for the LPA's Pre-Screening Prospect Card!! I put it in my Craigslist rental ad this time and it has saved me so much time. Now if only I could get some inquiries from prospects who could actually pass the pre-screening...I hate trying to rent at t …
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unauthorized occupants
I have a serious problem with a tenant who has added a child to her tenancy without any prior notification for authorization of the child's tenancy. When I interviewed her and reviewed the application she did not mention a child that would in any way become a tenant. Initially she had told me that s …
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how much are the tenants responsible for repair?
What if put the words that "the tenants are responsible for the first $100 for each repair" on the residential rental lease? What is the maximum number about it? I get this deal from rental realtors.
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mice issue
I lived there for 10 years before renting it out. I had never seen a single mice in this 8-unit residential condo building. The tenants report the mice issue, I had pest control export to identify and treat. My unit becomes the one and single unit is infested. The tenants want me to pay for her son' …
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How often should LL do periodic check?
I am a new LL, and just join LPA as a member. I learn that LL can do the periodic check on the property. How often should the check be done? bi-weekly or monthly? If LL does the check alone, then what if the tenants complain their personal belongs are being missed?
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Long Term Lease?
Potential tenant called and first asked if I was interested in a rent to own contract for our SFH. I told her no and then she asked how long of a lease I would allow?In the past I have done a couple 2 year leases, with success. I like the long term commitment. She gave me the impression that they we …
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People's Court
I watched People Court today.The judge awarded the landlord full replacement cost of new carpet. Never ask nor mentioned anything about the age of the previous carpet. It looked cleanish from the photos but it has pet urine smell.
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Got $100 first of month - sent P&Qnotice
I probably will be offered a few hundred toward rent on the day the P&Q notice states full amt is due. Should I take it? and go to court to file eviction notice next day, because it wasn't full amt or should I not take it and tell them its full amt due or filing eviction notice.If I don't take it an …
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