All Forum Posts by: Henry T.
Henry T. has started 21 posts and replied 1588 times.
Post: Tenant reported fungus/mold on a small section of the bedroom ceiling
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If its wet you have a leak. If it's dry, cover it with a oil based primer, then 3 hours later paint it. Done.
Post: Great Potential Applicants with Pitbull ESA
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Quote from @Bill B.:
“Luckily”. It sounds like their quoted law/rule/regulation isn’t a violation you are making. They specifically say refusing to provide insurance is a violation. You aren’t the one failing to provide insurance. Let them sue the insurance company. I assume they’ve won before, they’ll win this time for the first time, or they’ll have to change their policy.
id provide them with your insurance contact and let them fight it out. I don’t know if you can move on to new tenants during the process.
ps they aren’t failing to provide insurance because of the handicap. They are choosing not to provide insurance because the specific “tool” they chose to treat their “handicap.” If I choose stadium speakers for my tv or stereo to combat my hearing loss instead of hearing aids or headphones could you say no? I’m doing it because of my handicap.
pps. Every google answer seems to say they can’t deny them. But maybe they need to hear from tenants lawyer. Maybe lease MTM incase animal becomes a problem or rents need to be increased. Good luck.
let us know what happens.
I think Bill is spot on. You might also add a time limit..."I'm in the process of your application, I will hold it open for two days as you work things out with my insurance company (number). I don't not wish for any new premiums. Any increases will be paid by you. If you can't resolve this timely, I'll have to move on to the next application"....somthing like that.
Post: 1st Property Indecision: Washington State vs TN
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Don't be a landlord in Seattle.
Post: I've reached my limit of personal experience
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My peak was 21 sfr's all self managed. I'm winding down, but I'm not a youngster like you. love real estate but have soured on anti-landlord Seattle, but stuck here for other reasons, so selling some off and slowing down some. I like doing re-mods (free exercise) so I plan to continue to some extent. I don't have to pound nails, but I like pounding nails. Crazy huh? I write down my goals, then keep reviewing to make sure I'm not making any knee jerk decisions. Life is good.
Post: Strong Tenant Laws & How to Protect Yourself
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If you're thinking about being a landlord in California, squatting is the least of your worries. Your big worry is California anti landlord laws. Listen to what Gesner and Steiner are telling you. Then read it again! You don't have the experience to even know what they're talking about, but you'll learn the hard way if you don't learn. Find some big-time landlords that are willing to share their leases with you. Act like you're interested in a corporate apt and get some lease copies. In California, there's a reason they are 100 pages long, its necessary. Join a landlord association and download their lease which will be very basic, then add the other 50 pages with help of a good attorney, so that if your tenant messes with you, you have them by the "you know whats". And you still might be screwed. Try Arizona instead. That's a good place for novices. You're jumping in a shark tank and you can't even swim. Be very afraid. Good luck.
Post: Taxes needs to be paid if sell property
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it depends. If it's an investment property with a significant gain, expect 23.8%
Post: Would you lease to a 25 y/o woman whose mom would be paying until she she finds a job
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No. Mom has to live nearby. What if you have to sue her for non-payment? Don't do it.
Post: Questions about refrigerators and appliance repair service
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my opinion. the fancier, the more worthless.
Post: Driveway Repair Required?
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Take out the loose pieces and pour a bag or two of ready mix in there. You'll be done in 20 minutes. You can decide some other time if you want to do a new driveway.
Post: Exterior lead paint
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In Seattle the majority of houses are over 100 years old. I give the tenants a form that has three boxes to check. Lead paint. No plead Paint. Or, Don't know. I really don't know, so that's the one I check. Then I hand them a 32 page(by law) government prepared book that they get to read, which basically tells them "Don't eat the paint you morons". Try to keep a nice finish. No peeling paint. Replace old windows and frames with vinyl. Change the siding if it looks bad. No big deal. Stop worrying yourself sick, or get out of the biz. There's already enough crap that will drive you crazy.