All Forum Posts by: Lindsey Vargas
Lindsey Vargas has started 11 posts and replied 51 times.
Post: Renewing lease of inherited tenants
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
I inherited dream tenants when I bought my property and they want to renew their lease. I like the lease they are in, however I would like to make a few minor adjustments. Would I have to get an attorney or realtor to review the changes? Am I better off finding my own lease?
Post: ROOMMATE REFUSES TO LEAVE
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
My grandpa lets his son live with him. The son has a drug problem which I think says it all....
He has been asked to leave but refuses. His sister came over to reason with him and he waved a gun in her face. 5 cop cars showed up and all told us that this was his right since he lives on this property. They told my grandpa he doesn't have to leave without proper notice.
I need a sample form for Florida legally stating that he has 30 days to leave the premises. I can't seem to find anything that doesn't talk about breaking a lease. They also have the same name so I'm not sure how that will complicate things.
If you have a form that will cover all the bases, please send it my way!
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
@Charles Long thank you!!
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
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@Benjamin Macie
Thank you!! I am so glad I asked this question!! The people in my life who are not in this industry just thought it was a sweet suggestion and they are trying be good Christians. But I have to protect myself!
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
@Ray Chambers
Yep, I’m totally in “hmmm why are you so friendly?” mode! It is intense friendliness and it doesn’t seem genuine. It’s over the top mentioning how they are soooo happy for us. It’s scaring me a little. I told them they could now the lawn. Then i wrote them a check and said if they’d like to continue mowing the lawn until we get settled, we would pay them $25/a month.
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
@Joe Splitrock thank you!! That’s what I will do! They just bought a lawn mower and we don’t have one so that would work out really well. Is it okay to pay tenants in cash or does it need to be documented?
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
@Dion McNeeley
It does help! Thank you!
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
Originally posted by @Greg M.:
Today it is mow your lawn, tomorrow it is take a trash can in, and next thing you know they are murdering you and your husband and assuming your identities. Just say no to nice people offering favors!!!
I think you are way over-thinking this. Your answer should depend on what are your plans for yard care after you move in. Are you taking care of both sides or just your side? If both sides, I would thank them and accept their offer and let them know that once you are settled, you will be taking care of all the lawn care. If only your side, I would thank them and accept their offer and let them know that once you are settled, you will return the favor. That sets it as a one time thing and not an ongoing favor.
Okay that cracked me up!! And I like your advice. Thank you
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
@Ryan Dossey haha....I’m envisioning an act of asking to pay rent late or asking if we can update her unit.
Post: Tenant wants to mow MY yard
- Rental Property Investor
- Cocoa, FL
- Posts 51
- Votes 33
Originally posted by @John Underwood:
I would say thank you but that isn't necessary.
That way if they go ahead and do it you didn't ask them to do it.
Try and mow their side when you can to make it so that you don't owe them a favor.
Thank you!