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Christian Jones Screening inherited tenants?
8 November 2022 | 9 replies
They are welcome to submit a complete application if they wish to remain and sign a new agreement with our terms, which may, or may not, be different from current terms, depending on our findings of condition, current market conditions, and their credit worthiness.Be sure you are getting the security deposits transferred to you at closing, and confirmation of rents/deposit with estoppel.
Kris Craig Subto Question about DTI for seller
20 September 2023 | 1 reply
If the seller can provide either 12 months of documentation showing that they are getting funds deposited from you into the same bank account they use for payment of the mortgage, that could work.Or if the seller shows the lender that they have a contract with you, that may be able to work.I have not personally worked with a subto situation before, but I can presume that is how it would work.Good luck with everything!
Claudia Schmidt Do you collect tenant testimonials?
2 August 2010 | 1 reply
Having recently received a threatening letter from an attorney regarding a disputed Security Deposit refund, I would love to bring in a stack of Testimonials and/or Performance Ratings from previous tenants.Don't know how much weight they would carry with the Magistrate, but I figure all ammunition is good ammunition!
Jennifer F. Is location THAT important?
23 June 2011 | 13 replies
Nearly all of our working to middle-class tenants have received 95% or more of their security deposit back because they left the place clean, trash removed, and carpets professionally shampooed.
David P. Rent Late Fees
3 June 2014 | 15 replies
Even though my leases state the security deposit cannot be used for the last month's rent, and I discuss it with the tenants at lease signing, it happens.
Arthur Rivera A family with grit, that doesn't want to quit!
30 August 2017 | 12 replies
(I think this is where you are) If sales proceeds fall short you bring certified funds check to closing for the shortfall.If you are selling a different property than the one with the HELOC and you get a "check" from the sale of the other property, you deposit your check and then pay off the HELOC if you desire.
Steven DAmbra Are Condos a bad investment???
11 June 2018 | 21 replies
Loans on condos here usually require 25-30% deposits and the interest rates on the loans are significantly higher. 
Chris Lohmeier Zillow now accepts Rent Payments
31 August 2021 | 17 replies
Deposits in 2-5 days. 
Anna Maher Deposit down to hold apt, now future tenant is getting demanding
3 July 2018 | 7 replies
We have recently had a potential tenant put down a deposit to hold a unit.
Melissa Gittens Live Christmas Tree Policy
10 December 2017 | 4 replies
You can allow it as well but state that if any damage such as fire does occur to the property as a result of the tree, the tenant will be held responsible and may have funds withdrawn from the security deposit to cover recovery and fixing costs.