All Forum Posts by: Linda Thomas

Quote from @Theresa Harris:

If they didn't tell you, you have no idea if the old stove could be repaired or why it broke.  I'd either fix the current one or get another one.  They were in there for 9 years.  

Right they didn't tell me and that is the problem so i could confirm it was true. Why did they do this behind my back? They are on housing and low income i highly doubt they wanted the expense of a stove that they said wasnt working anymore. Or why not leave me it there for me , no they supposedly disposed of it too? 

@Bill B. i totally agree and we did not end on good terms. I have a feeling they did something like that. Would you ask them for a receipt? How would you handle this? Should they pay for the entire repair? Or replacement? If need be? Why didnt they tell me? Because it was perhaps not legit. Would you charge half or full cost for repair/replacement? I understand it was 9 yrs old but maybe this is all false.

Hello,

Tenant lived in unit for 9 yrs. Gas stove was new when tenant moved in. Tenant vacated unit last week and we noticed a different stove in unit. We questioned tenant and they said about a month ago the stove stopped working so they replaced it with a used one. We further questions why they did this without our Knowledge and we inform them that they were supposed to let us know if they were having a problem with their stove as it is the landlord's responsibility to repair or replace not theirs unless it was damaged caused by them. Needless to say, now the stove isnt working properly, the broiler function isnt working and there are a few other issues. We have a repair guy coming this week to check it out. Question is how would you handle this? If its repairable would u deduct part or all the costs from the security deposit? I know life expectancy on a gas stove is 15 years so I only had maybe 6 years left but why did the tenant inform me of this why did they do this behind my back why didn't they leave the old stove there so I could see that something was wrong with it maybe it was good that they tried to fix it but the still that's there is having an issue and I need to make sure that it is safe for the next tenant what if the stove is not fixable what would you do would you buy a brand new stove and have the tenant that just moved out pay for half of it for all of it how would you proceed with this looking for suggestions and advice thank you so much guys

All,

With medical marijuana being legalized in my state I have some tenants that are smoking it inside the property do you believe that this can cause the same damage as smoking cigarettes inside a property do I need to add a new Clause to my new leases moving forward and have current tenants sign an addendum?  what is everybody's thoughts on this ?does anybody have any examples of a clause or addendum  that they can provide please ? Thanks

All,

I was just wondering what everyone does when they are not renewing a tenant's lease because they have been a problematic tenant. Do you provide them with a reason why you're not renewing in the letter or do you just send them a letter and include something basic generic like this?....   " this nonrenewal leased letter shall act as official notice that your lease will not be renewed for another lease term for the property located at xxx. Your lease will expire on June 30th 2023, which means the property should be fully vacated by that day. You will still be required to pay May and June's rent. This is your 60-day advance notice prior to the termination of your lease or tenancy this notice of termination serves as notification of the termination of your lease.

Hello all,

A couple w/ 4 kids. She has been at her job for 4 months. He has been at his job for 5 months. Prior to that they were both at their previous jobs about 1 yr. She is living w her sister and he renting a room and they want to move in together. She put her sister as her landlord reference.

Would it be okay to deny based on too short of a time at jobs based on not having stable and reliable income

and also include in the denial letter that she doesn't have a landlord reference? 

would you agree w/ this ? 

thanks 

Hello,

A  long-term tenant just moved out and i have a clause in the lease that states that the tenant was not allowed to smoke inside the property however there are smoke stains on the ceilings and ceiling tiles throughout the property. Its hard to tell on the walls as it seems they tried to repaint them the same color. The house smells like cigarettes too. Would you charge them and deduct from their security and if so how much would be fair?  Also, is kilz paint the best cover up these kinds of stains

Hello,

Do you charge an administrative fee when drawing up an itemized list for the security deposit refund? if so, how much? does it vary by state? 

this is from google?  property owners operating in the state of Pennsylvania who collect the security deposit of more than $100, and place it in an interest-bearing escrow account, must pay the interest earned to the resident each year. Property owners may collect 1% of the interest as an administration fee. 

what if you didn't put it in an escrow account? how do you know how much interest to apply? 

Hello,

I'm looking for suggestions ways to best manage and keep pictures of move in condition and move out condition. 

Thank you! 

Hello All,

When a tenant moves out of your property and hands you the keys but doesn't provide a forwarding address do you ask them for it or do you wait till they provide it and if they don't do you just mail the itemized letter / security deposit refund check to the address where they lived at your property?