All Forum Posts by: David Lamb

Thank you so much Sue Kelly and Amit M.--  You both had me truly laughing out loud.  Not the LOL but the true LOL.  I really appreciate you taking the time out to give me advice, it really helps.  Dave

Here is the email chain of questions and responses (notated by ***).  I also included a few pictures of the condo just for fun.

Okay so this e-mail is a bit over-due but I wanted to make sure we're all on the same page with a couple things regarding the condition of your condo.

- The laminate flooring is sinking and bowing in quite a few places in the hallway and near the kitchen. Living room is great so I'm curious what's going on with the sub-flooring in the hallway areas. Also a couple laminate slats in the kitchen show some water damage.

***The installer claims that the floor was uneven. I had him start again after I noticed it and got the same result. Something that just has to be lived with.

- Front room screen was ripped in the bottom corner. I'd be happy to take care of this and if so, please confirm also that you'll compensate for this if you want me to replace it.

***Yes I will pay for screen replacements and have my handyman replace them for you.

- Both bedroom walls and base boards were in bad condition paint wise but as you know we painted everything! Also working to get the front bedroom bathroom painted with a nice white color and re-routing electrical extension cord for the dryer to source its power from the bathroom outlet instead of the room outlet.

***I saw the picture you sent and it looked very nice. Our previous emails covered this and the painting issue is resolved. With regard to re-routing the extension cord, I assume you mean simply plugging it into an existing outlet of your choosing. I have no issue with that.

- The bathroom fans are annoyingly loud, especially the master bedroom. Sounds like a WWII documentary just started every time I turn it on. If I were to buy some new ones from Lowes and install them would you compensate for this?

***I agree that the master bedroom fan is loud. I will agree to replace it and have my handyman shop around and install it. The fan in the second bedroom is sufficient and I will not replace that one.

- The living room fan blades are not in great condition. If I were to buy a nice new fan assembly from Lowes and install it would you compensate for this? Also, the fan in the master bedroom had a blade with a missing bolt which was causing that blade root to rub against the housing and make a loud noise. Bought a new 1/4"-20 bolt but can't quite get it screwed in with my tools. I'll keep trying but let me know if you'd want to get this fan replaced along with the one in the living room. Looks to be in better condition than the living room fan but I figure you may want to have matching fans.

***The fans are in working condition. I'm not going to compensate for new ones but I will have my handyman try and assist with the bolt. Hopefully he has the correct tools.

- DirecTV + AT&T Internet were unable to get the package set up for us. Something about outdated cabling for the Terraces (Internet). We wound up going with Cox so we'll go ahead and move your dish/mount/cinder blocks into my storage unit down the street. Let us know if there's any issue with this

***I have no issue with this.

- Front door keys and locks are quite dated and tough to get the keys to lock/unlock smoothly even after spraying with a bit of WD-40. Let us know if you'd be okay with us getting new locks and installing them. We would of course send you a key.

***Keys and locks are in working order. I'm not going to compensate for new ones but have no objection if you would like to install new ones but if you opt for that please do send me a copy.

- We're having a home audio company come in this Tuesday to mount our TV above the fireplace and install wire concealment ports. Let us know if you'd be willing to compensate a bit for this as I think it adds some modern touches to complement the electrical outlet already installed above the fireplace.

***Plugs are in working order. I am not willing to compensate for concealment ports. However, I will tell you that I actually did what you are referring and there is wiring already contained in the walls. If you choose to go that route, it may be helpful.

- Do you know how to change the water filter for the fridge? Just want to get a fresh filter installed.
The water valve needs to be shut off and the water filter replacement number is 5231JA2002A. I will compensate you for a replacement filter as it was in need of replacement when you moved in. ***I will have my handyman talk to you about this.

I think that's it! Please give me a call if you'd like to discuss any of the above in further detail. We're very grateful for the opportunity to rent your beautiful condo and look forward to some great times here! BTW we went to Blue Water for some seafood today...wow wow you were right. Definitely going to make that a go-to spot.

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Thank you all so very much for your feedback.  I have read each and every one and I am learning a lot and suspect I will continue to learn and promise to do the same for a newbie once I am learned in the world of investments.  --  A little more background for those who care to read:  The lease was supposed to start on the 1st but they requested to move in on the 28th so they could utilize the weekend.  I informed them that I was not done cleaning but would give them the option to move in early (no charge) if they wanted to take as is.  They agreed and then promptly complained that it was not clean.  haha.  Other than the walk through to look at the condo there was no other official walk through.  We agreed that they could move in and then give me a list of things that were not working properly (for deposit purposes).--  I have agreed to replace the filter for the fridge (Thank you Wes) and to replace one of the bathroom fans (to be purchased by me and installed by my handyman). I had already credited them $100 for painting because when I removed my speakers the walls needed repainting and I did not have the exact color match.  I'm not sure what is required but I felt bad that there were patch colors all over the place which were not visible when I did the initial showing.  -- Anyways, waiting to hear back from them and promise to update for those interested.  Thank you all again very much.  I am so pleased to have found this site. Dave

Wow thank you Sky and Wes, I really appreciate your responses.  You both confirmed what I thought and have written my tenants a response based on your advice.  THANK YOU AGAIN

Hello- I am new to landlording. I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down my speakers); (2) loud bathroom fans in each bathroom; (3) Ceiling fans that are outdated but functional; (4) wall wiring so that their t.v. does not reveal the wires; (5) fridge filter which admittedly was old and they noted that my flooring has a soft spot but did not request replacement (yet!). Can someone direct me to a resource of what I am required to "fix" or "compensate". I would really appreciate it. -- BTW i own a fourplex with Section 8 tenants and they are not even close to as needy as my higher end condo. Just an aside. Thanks again, dave

Hello-  I am new to landlording.  I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down my speakers); (2) loud bathroom fans in each bathroom; (3) Ceiling fans that are outdated but functional; (4) wall wiring so that their t.v. does not reveal the wires; (5) fridge filter which admittedly was old and they noted that my flooring has a soft spot but did not request replacement (yet!).  Can someone direct me to a resource of what I am required to "fix" or "compensate".  I would really appreciate it.  --  BTW i own a fourplex with Section 8 tenants and they are not even close to as needy as my higher end condo.  Just an aside.  Thanks again, dave