All Forum Posts by: Rob Bowling

like Greg said, I think you have prematurely given the money back. Each state may be different, for me, if I take any money before I receive a default judgement, then that makes the eviction invalid. After I receive the judgement, then I can take whatever I want.

Their opportunity to oppose the eviction is in front of the judge. They didn't show up, you got a default judgement, that means the eviction is going to happen. You just need to make sure from your attorney that accepting money AFTER judgement doesn't nullify the eviction.

ive got one currently with extensive fire damage that I was going to turn into a triplex, but with 3 units I had 3 sets of appliances, 3 entrances, 3 sets of cabinets, etc. I've decided to keep it as a single family since numbers were a little tight. Keeping it a sfh would definitely save you some money.

I had a bad case and successfully used the ozone machines. I didn't buy one, the company that has done some fire restoration for me charged me $100 to leave several for 24 hours. 

Residential zoning can be done, but generally needs to be done on the front end when loads etc are calculated. Your best bet is to put a separate unit in the attic just for the upstairs. You will always have a 7-10 degree temperature change from 1st floor to 2nd floor, purely because hot air rises and cold air falls. Unless you have two separate units.

As several have said, its civil not criminal, its not a police matter. Second, code enforcement gives me 3 days to correct life threatening situations. Heat and water are life threatening, A/C is NOT. In one of my apartments I provide a/c and cable among other things. Their a/c going out is the same as their cable going out. It's a contractual breech, per my lease, but nothing even code enforcement can weigh in on.

Your tenant has no recourse other than court. Give him his notice that you aren't renewing his lease, and continue to try and fix his A/c whenever the part gets in. Don't waste two seconds worrying about this clown.

Tell him you will give him the money, but you need it in writing what the money is for. When he gives you in writing that his claim is over lost tools, you have enough evidence in my opinion to get the lien removed. Don't actually give him the money, just use that to get it in writing.

Im with Joe. I just went through a fire on a single unit in a 28 unit complex. The best thing to do is get a contractor that specializes in insurance claims. My contractor uses xactimate, which is the most popular ins estimating system. My contractor told me what the max amount I could expect, and it was dead on. My contractor met me and the adjuster at the property. I didn't have to give a percentage to anyone, it was part of the service my contractor offered.

They make composite shingles now that look like slate, for a fraction of the price.

those ozone machines have done wonders on some fire damaged houses I have bought. Really pulled the smell out. That being said, you have to remove the problem area first.

I get asked all the time, my answer is always....."sorry I have already taken a deposit on it"