All Forum Posts by: Alex Tanyi

In most areas you have the right to inspect the property with proper notice (usually 24 hours). As you are renewing the lease, simply ask for a recent copy of all of the utility statements for which if the tenant defaults, you are responsible. Where I am, that is usually only the water. For the others (gas, electricity, etc), if the tenant doesn't pay, that bill follows them to their next place (ie you are not responsible).

For the two tenants that had evictions on their records, you already have them as tenants and they are paying their rent-I'd leave it and offer them a renewal.

Also because you don't know the condition of the units when they took possession, use the inspection as an opportunity to see the condition of the home, so you know when they move out. Ie if a door has a hole in it when they move out, but didn't when you did the inspection, then you know it was done by them whereas if it had a hole in it when you did the inspection, you have no way to knowing and can't charge them for the damages.

Thank you for the advice.

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Seeking advice from seasoned professionals here. After parting ways with a property management company for not meeting expectations, I took control of four properties, retaining the existing tenants. I had them sign a lease addendum for communication and charges. Good compliance from tenants— No late/unpaid rent. Now, facing lease renewals, I discovered two tenants has a history of evictions from my Internet research. Without credit information, how can I handle potential issues like unpaid utility bills? Additionally, I want to inspect the property before new leases, unsure of my legal rights without a provision in the current lease. Your insights are invaluable.

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All Forum Posts by: Alex Tanyi

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