All Forum Posts by: Leslie Johnson

Adam, we weren’t aware the tree was rotting until the branch fell, then it was apparent. As I said, we were not even thinking about that tree, but two others on the property. Thanks for the advice. He was already planning on moving out. 

Moises, that is a good idea, but I guess he’s moving in a few months already and he is a veteran with rental assistance and only pays $50/month. We’ll probably just have to fork over some $ for him and give him back his full deposit.

I’d leave them there and remodel when they move out.

This is so ironic: yesterday I scheduled a guy to come cut down two big elms on the property and today a tree branch fell on the tenants car. This branch came from a giant maple which, has proved itself to be rotting. So now we’re gonna be out about $4000 to take this monstrous tree down. So we were unaware of any problems with this tree, and I’m pretty sure the car damage is his responsibility (act is god) however, he only has liability insurance and the car was worth maybe $1500. This guy has been a great tenant. We want to make it right, but with needing to take the monster maple down and the other two elms, that’s about $7000. His car is done for, we want to help, but also, these costs are hurting us... What would you do for this tenant?

What are your thoughts on tenants having pets? Do you charge an extra monthly rate for pets? Limit size? Extra security deposit?