All Forum Posts by: Arvand Sabetian

It's difficult to see how a tenant will be after screened and signing a lease. However, a lot of concerns can be mitigated with thorough screening and background checks.

For example, we look at everything from income, credit, and background data through our system. Additionally, applicants can (optionally) upload tax forms and bank statements for our review.

If you're looking for a website you can utilize on your own @Bruce Woodruff mentioned a couple that are popular.

As others have already stated, it sounds like you've handled things very well. Are some of your bigger buildings more than 16 units (requiring an onsite manager)?

Whether or not you hire a PM or continue to self-manage, I think this comes down to your preference. Finding a new and reliable handyman or team can be done fairly quickly. Scheduling a few out to different units and assessing their cost, response/communication, and overall quality of work. 

There's a lot of sites and resources such as Angi, Thumbtack, Bark, and manually searching Google (reviews) and Yelp for a handyman.

If you're looking to go commercial you may want to consider someone like Mr Handyman (neighborly).

Yes, it does seem high but difficult without knowing all the facts. Are you aware whether or not your PM charges for the service or is this the amount invoiced directly from the contractor/vendor?

Small ticket items such as these, especially in the start of your landlord/tenant relationship, will go a long way. 

Is it a minor inconvenience? Likely, but you're ensuring a (potentially) happier and more loyal tenant for the long-term. 

As others have stated, you may want to consider giving notice and finding a new tenant. As a landlord, it may be difficult to make decisions like this especially when a family is involved. 

It would allow you to get rent near or at market, though.

Does your lease state you're providing internet for the tenants?

Another option would be to consider Starlink.

Is this for a multi-family property or SFH? Unfortunately, I'm not too familiar with CSC ServiceWorks or competitors..

May want to include your property's location so others may be able to help. I'm assuming there's regional options you may consider.

Not sure if you're still looking for help since this was 3 months ago.

You could include something in the provisions regarding maintenance in your rental agreement. Otherwise, you could also provide prevention recommendations somewhere on the lease that includes what you've mentioned above.

Assuming you don't have a lawyer to help with your rental agreement you can find some sample clauses on a site such as Law Insider.

We've tried in the past, but stopped using it. We do have some landlords request listings on there, but very rarely.

Balance (compromise) and communication are key in situations like this. Based off the information you provided, it sounds like there's no issue from your end.

In the future, you may want to include something in the lease agreement that outlines objects that may be stored on premise.