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Mark S.
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Missing Garage Doors?

Mark S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Kentucky
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I am about to close on a turnkey property in Memphis, TN.  One thing I just noticed is that there are no garage doors in what was previously a two-car garage before they did the rehab.  It basically looks like a covered carport.  There was a tenant who withdrew her deposit after finding out that there were not functioning garage doors.  They've since taken another deposit, but I fear this may be an issue in the future - not just with getting it rented, but also due to inclement weather affecting the inside.

Why wouldn't they install functioning garage doors (I recently posed this questions to them and am waiting for an answer)?  Am I out of line to request that they install garage doors before I close on the property?  It makes me quite a bit uncomfortable closing with it as-is.  The rest of the house looks great, but this seems like it could be a big, and potentially expensive, issue later.

What happens if I refuse to close if they don't install garage doors?  What type of penalties/costs/etc. might I face from all others involved up until this point - mortgage company, title company, etc.?  I'm trying not to be difficult, but I'm also freaking out a little.  Any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

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    Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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    Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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    One of the dumbest things I’ve seen lately.

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