All Forum Posts by: Arion D.

Looking for a CPA with investing experience. Though many things can be done online, I'm from the Bronx, so would prefer someone near by - preferably Westchester.

Hello All, 

It is now 5 months that I own an 8 family rental in New Haven, CT.  My property layout is; each apartment gets a garage long enough for a storage room, and a car.  The property has a parking lot, where tenants park on, and there are junk vehicles parked on my lot. 2 tenants account for 5 junk vehicles. CT law does not allow cars that are junk to sit in a property lot. 

I have verbally told these 2 tenants to remove their cars a few months ago, and multiple times after that. However, nothing is happening. One tenant I have a signed lease clearly states, the apartment comes with one parking spot (being the garage). The other is a section 8 tenant, and he refuses to sign. I am dealing with HUD on this, separately.

My next step is to send a certified letter giving them a couple of weeks to remove the vehicles, or they will be towed at vehicle owners expense. In addition, I intend to make the parking lot by permit only (for a charge), and only those who have a permit can park, without it, you get towed. Keep in mind - they all have a one car garage. 

I am looking for some advice on how to form this letter, and the best ways to deliver it - Certified Mail is what I was considering. 

Any insight would be helpful. 

Thank you, 

Ari

Hi All, 

Purchased an 8 family rental property in New Haven, CT. 6 of the units at my property are section 8. I closed on 9/20/18, and getting the Section 8 packets completed in that month was impossible. The rents for October 2018 went to the previous landlord. It has now been a month and I have not received any word from the previous landlord, nor her attorney on how I will receive the 6 owed rents, which were cashed according to the Section 8 office.  The attorney I dealt with (buyer attorney) has been in contact with the seller attorney, who says, "he's having a hard time getting in contact with her." I feel as my attorney hasn't been going after this matter in a way I expect.  

What recourse do I have here?  

1. Can I contact the seller or her attorney directly? 
2. Should I proceed with a lawsuit? (I am owed $5,535) 

Thank you in advance for your help!