All Forum Posts by: Alan Bosca

@Aaron K.

& then wood can go on top?

Does vinyl look good these days?  Haven't checked.

Hi -

I rent a unit and have wanted to put hardwood floors or some other surface in, but the HOA is very picky about noise issues. i haven't looked recently at the advancements, but are there any alternatives to carpet people suggest, including hardwood, that don't create a noise problem.

Also, since a rental, I wouldn't want it to be cost prohibitive.

I also like the idea of something that is a bit less maintenance than a carpet which is sometimes a pain to clean, repair or replace when tenants move out.

Thanks for any input!

Marc - I hear you re: alts to carpet, but my condo is extremely picky about any other options due to noise.  Do you have any suggestions?

Thx!

Hi -

I have a 1 3/4 year old carpet with some stains - my new tenant is requesting a replacement carpet. I think the new tenant is being a tad picky, but my question is if it is fair to charge the prior tenant for replacement?  What standard generally warrants replacement and at what point can the prior tenant's security deposit be charged for the replacement or repair? 

Can you charge for cleaning if general wear & tear?

Thx very much for any input!

Hi -

I have potential tenants who have looked at my place before moving in & seem to be incredibly picky, asking for all sorts of “fixes.”

Some I can do & agree with, most not.

I was thinking of having them make a list of all the things that are critical and those that they’d like me to look into, but are liveable.

I haven’t signed a lease, but wondering if anyone has advice on how to head off a misunderstanding, or would you just pass entirely on a picky tenant.

Thx for any input!

@Sue K.

Thx - good advice.

Hi -

I have an application from a couple who were both late on rental payments on separate properties over 4 years ago.

They were late many times over several years at those properties, but the LL claims would rent to them again & they’ve been fine for last 4-5 years in their current apts.

I assume most people here would not rent to them & that’s my inclination as well. The question is if there is any way to get comfortable with potential tenants like this - Ike getting a huge security deposit?...

I don’t have other applicants yet after 1.5 mos of listing - of course during a slower time of year. I did lower the price once already.

Thx in advance for any suggestions!

Thx - definitely seems like they’re trying to play this to their benefit.

Hi -

I have a lease ending mid Dec & would like to get my place back on the market if the tenant is leaving.

I notified him that the lease was ending and wanted to know his plans weeks ago - he didn't respond for several weeks, then said he wanted to stay until Feb.  I sent him a lease extension until Feb, & have not heard a word about it, despite a few requests to sign it.

I'd prefer to lock in Feb & look for a new tenant then, but as of now, I have nothing signed and extremely poor, intermittent communication, so I'm thinking I'll have to just put it back on the market.

Any advice on how best to protect myself from a messy, no notice curveball?  Again, I'd prefer to honor his request to stay until Feb, but the utter lack of communication makes me think the best approach would be to just get it on the market assuming he's going to blow it off & I'll be stuck flatfooted in mid Dec at the end of the lease.

Thanks for any input!