Lakeland, FL · Member since 2017 · 2 posts · 0 votes
Tenants for a 24 unit apartment complex I manage have been complaining about scratches and dents on their cars caused by kids weaving between cars with bicycles, scooters, etc., and caused by doors being opened into their car. I sent a letter to all tenants for this. This morning, I received a text with pictures of a tenant's car that was scratched. She is obviously wanting me to do something about it. Is is my responsibility? Not sure how to respond to her.
Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2015 · 257 posts · 230 votes
9y
It's absolutely not your problem. If a tenant came to me with a problem that was in no way, shape, or form a result of my actions; I'd let them know that.
Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2015 · 257 posts · 230 votes
9y
It's absolutely not your problem. If a tenant came to me with a problem that was in no way, shape, or form a result of my actions; I'd let them know that.
Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
Agreed, not you've problem.
Though to 'help and do something about it', have you considered signs (no loitering/trespassing/cut through. Or maybe adding a fence or bushes to dissuade local kids from using your parking lot as a cut through?
Or is it tenants that are causing the scratches? Maybe some cameras - though that may set you up for more headaches.
Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
that's why your tenant has car insurance,, they should call police and issue a complaint,, none of your concern just pass the info on to them.
Other than painting a stripe on the driveway,, I'd say it's going to be a lost cause.. saying bikes and ect must be put inside , garage,, when not in use.. might help.