All Forum Posts by: Lacey A.

Update! We listed 2 months early and had more than enough interest! I might even say we're talking with people who are very proactive, which is appreciated! Our tenant has been gracious in setting up times for showings (it is in the lease to do so up to 60 days prior to the end of the lease). They are happily moving up the street to a home they just purchased. 

We know when our tenants are moving out. What are the pros and cons of listing 2 months early? We're in a great neighborhood in Austin.

Our signed lease clearly states no use of nails or screws of any kind in the walls. (We did this because the drywall is super old and paper-thin.) In our 6 month inspection, we saw that the tenant has blatantly used nails to hang artwork/pictures throughout the house and they installed a wall mount for a TV.  Upon move out they are responsible to make any necessary repairs. We are inclined to have them leave the wall mount in exchange for no repair fee because the holes will be very difficult to repair to look like it originally did. 

Two questions;

Do we just let them try to repair and fine them if it's unsuitable? 

OR If we were to keep the mount for future tenants? But are we liable if their TV fell and broke, or worse, hurt someone?

We have bought a tenant occupied home and we are inclined to extend their lease by 2-3 months only. There is a single parent and two boys 19 years old and 17 years old. The application clearly states that all tenants over the age of 18 need to apply. The parent submitted her application, the 19 y/o did not.

Do we bother asking for it? What could go wrong in 2-3 months? What am I overlooking?