All Forum Posts by: Ralph Pena

I work part time as an agent,  invest in my own properties,  wholesale,  and work a full time job at Septa.  I'm a kw agent out of Brynn Mawr. 

As long as you're paying your monthly fees and abiding by the pa real estate laws.  Your your own boss. 

if i have a relationship with the repairman I will have the resident and handyman work the schedule out. And if no time is good for either to meet, then I lock box it with notice to enter.

If no relationship with repairman. I schedule based upon repairman availability, rather tenant home or not. If resident not available I go to appt or have a rep there. If residents are available let them handle the appt, but check with repairman and still send rep if possible. then check with resident to make sure work is complete and satisfactory.

@Michele Fischer great advice. I was actually sitting here thinking how to handle it. And you covered all areas.

@Wayne Smith, @Rob Beland is right about the advice given is more towards my locality. And you should find out your standard laws and procedures. And the point I'm trying to make is people will be people. And if this guy is pulling this stunt now. Imagine what he'll do if you are actually in the wrong. He may go to the extreme just not to pay.

@Jane A., don't worry I have the same problem. It's a little challenging finding someone reliable.

@Rob Beland that is true.... same concept i hope works. I'm sure u guys get the point I'm trying to make.

me personally, i would 

1.) continue my eviction at all cost unless debt is paid

2. give 24hr notice to enter property. do walk through and take pics. not only for future court/lawsuits but for your property protection also.

3. if debt is paid, since their on a mth to mth. give 30 day notice bcuz they will continue to be a PITA later on down the line.

4. After replacing tenant, renovate get ready for a more qualified and worthy tenant. screen very carefully. 

5. Make money and have a piece of mind, while enjoying the fruits of your labor

Very interesting!  But I pray I never have to experience that.  I definitely understand how landlords can burn out,  but I'm young and full of energy now. So I'm going to stick with my plan until life changes.  

Thanks for the story 

if you don't do anything else.  SCREEN EVERY TENANT.  

I've rented to coworkers and family,  neither went the best. But learning along the way made things a lot smoother. It's all part of the learning process,  but make sure you learn from the mistakes. 

@Joe Cummings, why would you not sue for what is rightfully yours? With that judgement on their record, it'll prevent this from happening to the next landlord.... isn't that what we want. It's when landlords feel how you do and don't follow through to help out the next person from suffering the same fate. 

Also just because the tenants did this and may not care about life now. Sometimes ppl change. And they may want to buy a house, or need their credit in the future... And you as the landlord should be there to collect what is rightfully yours.