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Bocondo Williams Tenant abandoned the lease, what's str my option
21 January 2026 | 5 replies
This typically requires that you send out a notice and follow it up with a posting advising that on a forthcoming date your maintenance team will be arriving to do a property check and if you do not hear from the tenant you will enter the property to assess.If the unit is found to be abandoned you should be able to file a petition with the court for an expedited order granting you a judgment of default and the right of immediate possessionI would consult with an attorney first however this is how we would proceed in my office.   .   
Keith Bentzel Ever had to throw a fridge off a balcony? Here's how it went…
23 January 2026 | 12 replies
Snow-shovel-meets-crime-scene energy.They’re scooping trash off the floor and tossing it into the dumpster one sad shovel at a time, like they’re trying to bail out the Titanic with a teaspoon.We make eye contact.There’s a long, silent moment where we both silently acknowledge what doesn't need to be spoken.This is not going to end well for anyone.After about ten minutes of discussion it becomes apparent that "Roger" is the only tenant who cared living there and is feebly trying to undo months of horrid neglect.Every trash can on the property is full.The unit still looks like a landfill reboot.I gave Roger my okay to quietly abandon the mission.And leave.Just… leave the entire mess for us like a cursed offering.So I did what I always do in these situations... suited up emotionally, spiritually, and with industrial-grade gloves — and start hauling.One bag.Five bags.Ten bags.I stop counting because my arms are shaking after moving the couch and of course it gets stuck in the door at an awkward angle and I’m questioning every life choice that led me here.Final tally:42 contractor-sized bags of trash.Forty.
Ted Smith Chicago Ordinance Conflict: x days notice vs d 90 days conflict
9 February 2026 | 7 replies
Provided that the landlord has not terminated the rental agreement under Section 5-12-130(a), (b), or (d), or that the dwelling unit has not been deemed abandoned under Section 5-12-130(e) hereof, the following notice requirements shall apply: (1) For any residential tenancy of less than six months, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 30 days prior to the stated termination date of the rental agreement of the landlord's intent to terminate a periodic tenancy, not renew a fixed-term rental agreement or increase the rental rate.
Dean Littlefield Selling A Property to A Building Company
25 January 2026 | 3 replies
For example, people often come to me with parcels they bought at tax sale that they thought they got for a steal, but it turns out the previous owner essentially was able to successfully abandon the property via not paying the tax bill for a few years. 
Robert Young Looking For Properties
19 January 2026 | 7 replies
so, I am looking to research through propstream to find a tired lanlord or an abandon property to be able to flip it to an investor.
Jay Smith Read Heather and Brandon Turners book on managing rental properties, but in Ontario
23 January 2026 | 5 replies
It’s less about abandoning the framework and more about adapting it to the legal environment, which is exactly why market selection and landlord-friendly regulations matter so much when deciding where to invest.
Stewart J berry Non Payment No Comms
26 January 2026 | 11 replies
Another thing we sometimes try to posting an abandonment notice. 
Frank Harris Does anybody have a New Build with Blacktip Construction Group in Cape Coral Florida?
22 January 2026 | 98 replies
Quote from @Jelena Foskey: If anyone is looking for a local attorney in regards to their abandoned construction project, I can share their contact info.
Anthony Zotto Tenant checked into mental health facility
14 January 2026 | 12 replies
Anthony, this is a tough situation and it’s good you’re pausing before acting.First, do not treat this as abandonment just because you can’t reach her.
Richard Shepherd I'm firing my PM. Is there a best time to do it?
26 January 2026 | 10 replies
It's a delicate situation due to timing.Perfect World - tenant moves out, current PMC does MoveOut Evaluation and settles security deposit charges & reimbursement, then hands property to new PMC.New PMC does TakeOver Evaluation and finds nothing amiss, then handles pest issue.No, how do you make all this happen, without the current PMC pouting, retaliating or abandoning your property?