Trashy Tenants...have you seen anything THIS BAD before?

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Tim W.

Real Estate Investor · Indiana, Indiana

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Sep 22 '08, 09:45 PM

I have seen similar before when I was an insurance adjuster. Unfortunately, I saw no damage to that apartment that would be covered by any insurance policy I know of. It's not vandalism if a tenant is merely a slob.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:58AM

Richard Warren

Real Estate Investor · Las Vegas, Nevada

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Sep 22 '08, 09:52 PM

So the maid didn't show up this week, what's the big deal?

:cool:

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:58AM

Mark Yuschak

Rehabber · Grand Blanc, Michigan

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Sep 22 '08, 11:05 PM

I saw this link posted on another forum this AM.

I didn't see any damage either. Just a helluva mess to clean up. I've dealt with some really gross tenants, but nothing that bad.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:58AM

Fred S

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Sep 24 '08, 03:49 AM

WOW! That's nuts! The only part of the couch that's clear, is where the person was obviously sitting while eating a smoking like a chimney. I probably would have puked if I saw the bathroom in person.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Matty M

Real Estate Investor · Los Angeles, California

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Sep 24 '08, 06:21 AM

This reminds me of when I was pursuing rock stardom back in the late 80s.

Ok not really, the 13 of us living in the 900 sq ft, two bedroom hollywood apartment were not that bad.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM by Matty M

Jason F

Real Estate Investor · Gainesville, FL

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Sep 24 '08, 06:45 AM

Somebody loves Whatta-Burger

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Dave P.

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Sep 24 '08, 08:07 AM

That seriously appears as if the tenant suffered from some sort of phobia or manic illness. That is horrible.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM by Dave P.

Sandy Keiper

Residential Real Estate Agent · Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Sep 24 '08, 08:34 AM

Do you have a bulldozier???

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Michael Rossi

Real Estate Investor · Ohio

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Sep 24 '08, 12:00 PM

Yes, I've seen worse than that! In fact, I bought a duplex that was much worse than that. Not only did it have all the stuff covering the floor, but the entire interior had been spray painted purple and black stripes (obviously during some drug binge). In addition, there were several 5 gallon buckets of human feces and urine in the house, which is how these scumbags used the bathroom without the water being turned on. Every window and door was broken out and there was not a single place in the entire duplex that you could see the floor. The matress wasn't in a bedroom, it was in the bathroom - apparently so the person could throw-up immediately after waking up.

The good part, I got an $80,000 duplex for $11,000!

Mike

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Ingrid Nagy

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Sep 24 '08, 02:46 PM

I agree it is very gross; however, like Mike, I do see opportunity. Drop a container, put on some gloves and a mask and blow that place out.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Tony W

Real Estate Investor · Las Vegas, Nevada

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Sep 24 '08, 02:52 PM

WOW, that is sad. I wonder how people can live like that. Thats a prime example of why you need to screen your tenants.

At least they own an ironing board, I guess they don't want to look like slobs.

And nice pile of choice butts.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Tom C

Real Estate Investor · Ohio

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Sep 25 '08, 12:09 AM

And not one beer can, amazing.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

Jon Holdman

Real Estate Investor · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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Sep 25 '08, 12:38 AM

All those Shipley donut boxes make me hungry. You just can't get good donuts where they don't sell Shipleys.

Must be a bunch of college students.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:59AM

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Jason F

Real Estate Investor · Gainesville, FL

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Sep 25 '08, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Tom C

And not one beer can, amazing.

:lol:

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:00AM

Fred S

Contractor · New Jersey

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Sep 27 '08, 11:26 PM

so, do you guys clean that out yourselves or pay someone to do it?

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:01AM

Ingrid Nagy

Property Manager · Passaic, New Jersey

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Sep 28 '08, 12:43 AM

I'd get 2 guys to clean it out in a day and move the furniture to the curb. Once they've got one room empty I start painting :)

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:01AM

Steve Might

Real Estate Investor · Fenton, Michigan

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Sep 28 '08, 02:29 AM

This is my worry with my rental property which has beautiful wood floors and other great old house features. These tenants must have deliberately done this to get back at you. The smell in that place must be BAD. There are A LOT of sick and vindictive people out there.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:01AM

Brendan O'Brien

Property Manager · Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Sep 28 '08, 07:42 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to find there is real damage under that litter. All those spills probably have caused water damage/rot in places - plus there may be mold - and the whole place will certainly need to be painted - and maybe some floor replacement.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:01AM

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