All Forum Posts by: Brad R.
Brad R. has started 3 posts and replied 6 times.
Post: Do I need to provide receipts: damages$ pulled from deposit
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Quote from @Bill B.:
You’re going to need receipts if it goes to court so I would attach them to prevent having to go. Remember you can’t charge for your own labor in most markets. Use professional businesses. You aren’t paying and you’re not supposed to profit.
Thanks! I agree about hiring all the work out. I hired everything out, had all work done within 18 days of them moving out and have the receipts to prove it. Just don't want to provide any more information than I have to even though I have the receipts and documentation prove it's all legitimate. I've learned that over-communication can bite you because it opens the door to unnecessary conversations.
Post: Do I need to provide receipts: damages$ pulled from deposit
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Quote from @Taylor Wilson:
I know in Texas you are required to simply provide an itemized and written list of any deductions so I would double check any regulations in your state.
(As a renter, I don't remember ever receiving receipts - just a statement.)
Thanks! Ya, I never received receipts from my landlords in the past either.
I actually hired out all work and do have receipts. I just don't want to overshare if I don't have to since that could open the door to some unnecessary conversations.
Post: Do I need to provide receipts: damages$ pulled from deposit
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For damage done to a property, do I have to send all receipts for each fix for damage that a tenant does or do I just have provide the category name and total?
Example: Tenant runs into garage door. Can I just put categories like "Garage door fix- $1,200" in the move-out statement or do I also have to provide the receipt I received from the garage door company?
Note: I sent a move out statement outlining the deposit, all categories of damage and the costs per damage type then listed the leftover balance and paid that back to the tenants.
Post: Tenant Wants to Hand Keys In Early
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My tenant wants to hand the property back to me ~3-4 days early. They don't want to hand them to me in person. They want to leave the keys in the house. Is there anything I need to be careful with here?
I'm wondering if they want to get back into the house after they give the property back if I need to let them. Also, could they claim that any fixes done before the official lease end date actually can't be charged back to them because the lease was still active?
Do I need to get them to sign something saying that they are handing the keys in early or is that irrelevant? I do have it noted via text. Maybe I just need it acknowledged via email?
Post: Tenants not home. Can I enter with text notification with notice?
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Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:
Not sure, but I doubt a text will suffice. No way to provide sufficient proof of service (?)
I notice a lot of threads about tenants refusing to do this or that lately....what is up with tenants getting so uppity?
ive never had this issue before. A definite red flag
Post: Tenants not home. Can I enter with text notification with notice?
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I have 3 tenants out of town. Our lease says 24 hour notice, which I have given via text. Told them I'm coming in to do general maintenance (air filter, dehumidifier install, etc) and they asked that I come when they are home. Can I legally enter with text and/or email notification or do I need to send a written letter? This is in saint Louis park, MN. Our lease terms say 24 hour notice.
Thanks a lot!