All Forum Posts by: Sharon Young
Sharon Young has started 3 posts and replied 5 times.
Post: Pet peeve - landlords who don't return calls about past tenants
- Real Estate Agent
- Inglewood, CA
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Originally posted by @Dan C.:
Its always striking how often small time landlords won't call me back when I call about a past or current tenant.
I always return calls about my tenants as soon as possible because I know how important it is for landlords to get a timely response as they consider an application.
I'd say they are hypocrites, but they are not necessarily since some may be the type of landlords who are too lazy to call landlords references when evaluating an application.
I, as a landlord personally and as a property manager professionally, will avoid a return call if I had a negative experience with a residential renter, (i.e. eviction or late rent) because I don't want to jeopardize their chance to find a place to stay. If, I call back and say I have no comment, then the new landlord could read between the lines. I believe that sometimes people learn from their mistakes and may be a great renter under different circumstances. If the tenant was malicious or has a poor track record then will return the call with an honest account of our experience.
Post: bathroom faucet replacement after 4 months into lease
- Real Estate Agent
- Inglewood, CA
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My tenant broke the bathroom faucet (high-end Kohler) 4 months into the lease. Is this considered outside the realm of wear and tear? Minor repairs are the tenants responsibility but I want control over what is installed in my home.
Post: New member from Compton, CA
- Real Estate Agent
- Inglewood, CA
- Posts 5
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My name is Sharon and I'm a serial entrepreneur, that has a over 20 years experience in the IT field. Over the last 10 years, I've enjoyed owning and operating a home-based franchise, contracting independently, managing my rental property and now diving into commercial real estate.
Post: 2015 carbon monoxide & smoke detector requirements
- Real Estate Agent
- Inglewood, CA
- Posts 5
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Thanks for the feedback to this newbie. I will contact the fire department this morning.
Post: 2015 carbon monoxide & smoke detector requirements
- Real Estate Agent
- Inglewood, CA
- Posts 5
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my property is 1076 sq ft 3bd/1ba in la county No rent control. How many smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required by law in the property?