All Forum Posts by: Jacqueline Carrington

 Section 8 voucher.

The time it takes to turn a unit and find a new tenant sometimes isn't worth month-to-month. I would lock them into at least a 6 month lease with the option to go month-to-month afterwards. 

What does your lease say? Have you researched landlord-tenant law in Hawaii? If not, I would consult an attorney for your best course of action.

In Connecticut, the resident is responsible through the end of their lease term unless other agreements or terms of the lease allow for an alternative.

 If you allowed them to move in, sign lease and gave keys but did not collect the money at move in time, typically you will have to send a Notice to Quit and proceed through the eviction process to remove them.

In which case, is definitely the fault of the landlord for not collecting payment upfront when the lease and keys were exchanged.

The best answer would be to consult with your attorney. 

Make sure the PM has proof of excessive cleaning needs and damages prior to moving forward. If I didn't have picture proof, I'd just return the deposit. If you have proof, stand by your charges and your lease agreement which should clearly state security deposit refund policy.

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 Perfect answer!

I used manage a 100-unit apartment building and our residents could pay online with card or bank account using www.PayLease.com. Not sure of the pricing as it was set up through our management company, but it may be a viable option even for smaller investors.

Require cashier's check or money order before any keys are exchanged or any lease signed.