All Forum Posts by: Robert Melcher

A training collar that will abate the dog's barking behavior is relatively low-cost and readily available.

Have you suggested it to the tenant?

In Texas there are specific steps a tenant must take in order to initiate a rent strike, and specific time-tables for landlords to respond to things that might be grounds for one.  

If you responded timely to repair requests and in the tenant did not meet the notification requirements for a rent strike, you can object to any obstruction of your right to evict for non-payment.

My first steps would be to gather records regarding communications for the issues they claim, and to read up on the rules regarding what they are trying to do.  Don't be afraid to speak up to the judge (politely) when you object to an un-truth or to point out when the tenant did not meet a requirement.

Remember: if it is not health or safety issues, decisions regarding repairs are UP TO THE LANDLORD.  Just say thanks, ain't happening now...

commercial rules are very different from residential.  In that world, it's all about the lease.  I would think (with commercial) you can lock them out of the business if they are 5 minutes late...

You need an an attorney consultation, and a local service to deliver notice/perform lockout-ETC.

Ladan, that's exactly what I would do. Take a minute to explain why, and they may be completely reasonable about it.  They may also find out that finding a new place will be more expensive than they though...

we don't provide W/D or Refrigerator, and when they are provided, it is with expressed writ tend notice that landlord will not repair or replace them.

Like AC systems, these are subject to the most tenant abuse. That, and lawn care (SFH).

Agree with Kyle. you've given notice of the changes, and unless you have a new contract, either party can give notice to vacate at any time.

I would also want to tie them in so they don't vacate at thanksgiving and leave you vacant for the holidays.

Mine in Texas may run $600 because the Constable's want a crew of 6 and the locksmith all at the same time. They move furnishings to the curb and bag everything else and set that on the curb as well (SFH). then we still have to do a makeready for whatever needs to be done to market.

Let me know if I can help.

I don 't know Maryland law, but in Texas if you have an executed contract, they are on the hook until it leases again.

Deposits and rent would go toward that obligation.