All Forum Posts by: Marc Freislinger

Your lease should say that all notices can be delivered either in person or certified mail.

I've felt much more threatened on the road than with tenants, though I've been in some tight spots with both. Most of the jobs I've had have involved a lot of driving, and people call me an aggressive driver. I don't get aggressive or angry, but I drive fast, and that apparently angers people. The one guy that got out of his car and walked towards me didn't think it out too well, since he had to jump out of the way as I went forward anyway.

As for showings, I always followed the rule about telling people where I was going, and even in rough neighborhoods I never had much of a problem. I'm not sure why criminals would expect a landlord to carry large sums of cash, unless they act like they do.

I have been threatened a couple of times when tenants were facing eviction, once with an assault rifle. Generally they are just angry with their own situation, and you just stay calm, remove yourself from the situation, and re-approach at a later time. Sometimes it's better to deal with them over the phone and through the courts.

The liability would be the money that you've already paid them. I would want to quickly know why this isn't resolved. Are you sure no work was done, or was the problem just not resolved? There are occasions when something is done to fix a problem, but either creates a new problem, or did not actually solve the original problem.

If any new work is required, you may think about finding your own contractor to do it, or let the PM know that you will be paying the contractor directly. Always request before and after photos of work that is done by a PM.

Ezra,

To increase your chance of an accurate response, You may want to rephrase the question. I'm having a hard time deciphering what you are trying to find out.

You can post as often as you want, and much as you want. How is allowing other members to be visible on the main page discouraging you from writing?

Personally, I dislike painting brick if it's not already painted. It created a maintenance headache down the road, and I think buyers can see that. But, I am not a designer, so I'll link the photo for you.

Maybe this is local, but blinds, shutters, valances, and other attached window coverings are fixtures in my area. I would check with your Realtor, or discuss what stays and what goes with the buyer so they are clear.

I would not consider shower curtains to be fixtures, unless possibly the bar is permanently attached to the home. I have never had a complaint about our removing shower curtains, but if you have a concern (as with anything else in real estate), it's best to disclose your intentions.

The quickest rule of thumb is that you cannot take anything that is permanently attached (affixed) to the house. This includes most window coverings. Televisions mounted to the wall have also been declared as fixtures, and must stay, unless specifically excluded in the contract.

Though generally not considered fixtures, vanity mirrors are something that I would expect to stay. If you intend to take them, you should clearly state your intention on the purchase contract (or addendum).

Furnishings such as couches, rugs, toilet covers, etc are not included in the sale.

I'm actually looking at a home that I would want to move like 20 feet. Probably not worth it, but I thought it might be worth looking into. I have seen homes that would benefit greatly from being rotated on their current lot as well. (Better views)

If this house was on a crawlspace with a block foundation, I would probably look into it much more seriously, possibly to the point of getting bids. Unfortunately, with it being slab, it's probably just a dream.