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Jordan Craig How would you finance this?
25 October 2025 | 5 replies
After living here for a month or so we noticed that another duplex down the street never had any cars there and after checking, we found out it's abandoned and trashed.
Jay Ke Tenants no pay rent, need advice
21 October 2025 | 20 replies
Check if they’ve actually abandoned the place.If utilities are off, mail’s piling up, or neighbors haven’t seen them, document all of it.
Drew Mullin Looking for help to get re-started
26 October 2025 | 2 replies
Abandoned/Zombie /Neglected (buying properties “off market” that others don’t know about, cheaply 6.
Sean Poulos Idea to get started, crazy or not bad?
21 October 2025 | 6 replies
I would abandon the idea of manufactured though, meaning a single or double wide, for several reasons.
Ethan Maciejewski Potential Tenant Low Credit Score But Good Rental Payment History
16 October 2025 | 2 replies
If your screening service doesn’t include a separate search for judgments and liens, you're certainly missing key details.For example, an applicant who abandoned a property without a formal eviction might still have a judgment for unpaid rent or damages, but since no eviction was filed, it wouldn’t appear in a standard report.
Sandra Uwantege Hart Tenant suing for withholding deposit after multiple lease violations + damage
19 October 2025 | 11 replies
We haven't responded yet.And before anyone asks: There are VERY clear lease terms around the security deposit, ex: "In the event of forfeiture of the security deposit due to Lessee's failure to fully and faithfully perform all of the terms and conditions of this lease, Lessor retains all of his other rights and remedies" ; "Deductions will be made from the security deposit to reimburse Lessor for the cost of repairing any damage to the premises or equipment or the cost of replacing any of the articles or equipment that may be damaged beyond repair, lost or missing at the termination of this lease"; and "Not withstanding any other provisions expressed or implied herein, it is specifically understood and agreed that the entire security deposit aforesaid shall be automatically forfeited should Lessee vacat or abandon premises before the expiration of this lease"What are our options here?
Benjamin Nitz Help with Tenant Arrest - Mutual Early Lease Termination or Eviction
7 October 2025 | 5 replies
You don’t need to evict if the unit is clearly surrendered.If the family removed all belongings, returned the keys, and the tenant is clearly not coming back, that’s legally considered abandonment/surrender in most states.
Tara Omotere What Hosts Should Know About Airbnb’s Upcoming Service Fee Update
24 October 2025 | 7 replies
By eliminating the separate, "service fee" line item at guest checkout, the "all-in" pricing model aligns better with modern travelers and hotels.I personally believe this helps everyone in our industry attract more guest demand.Guests see the final price up front, reducing the "sticker shock" that often leads to cart abandonment.
Mackenzie Myers Urgent Guidance Needed – Abandoned Tenant Belongings After Fire & Non-Renewal of Leas
19 September 2025 | 2 replies
Now that the lease has ended and the tenants have left behind substantial personal property, you're likely dealing with a situation considered “abandonment,” even though Ohio doesn’t have a detailed statute specifically governing abandoned property after a lease ends.While you are likely within your rights to remove the property, it's important to proceed carefully to avoid any potential liability.
April Birdsong Midterm Tenant left some Belongings and Snake
26 September 2025 | 5 replies
@April Birdsong  check the abandonment laws in your state for what you can do with property.