All Forum Posts by: Dave Mills

I own a single property that I used to manage on my own. However, due to medical reasons, my family and I had to relocate out of town for an extended period last year. In light of this situation, I decided to hire a property manager, which cost me $300 per month. Now that we're back, I would like to resume managing the property myself. I never anticipated finding myself in this situation.

My property was previously managed by a property manager, but I decided to manage it myself. Unfortunately, the tenant has become non-responsive and did not make the October payment, even though I shared my payment details with them. I sent a 14 day notice to quit via USPS Next Day Delivery package with the intention of it being delivered on Saturday, but it didn't arrive as planned. Unfortunately, Monday was Columbus Day, so there was no mail delivery, and then on Tuesday, I received a message stating that they couldn't find the address.So I've sent a Tennessee 14-day notice to quit via UPS, which should arrive tomorrow. 

should I also post the Tennessee 14-day notice to quit on the door of my property?

Initially, when I was trying to confirm details, he did respond. However, once he realized I was the landlord, he stopped communicating. It's possible that he perceives this as an opportunity to his advantage, perhaps due to the change in roles.

I included the project management team in an email to the tenant, but he didn't respond. So, I reached out to him via text, and later he confirmed with the project manager by calling them. Surprisingly, he didn't inform me about his call; I had to follow up with the property manager to find out.

To clarify, the tenants have already paid their September rent to the property management. Since I'll be taking over next month, I'm currently trying to arrange the upcoming rent payments. However, I'm facing difficulties because they're not responding.

I have a property that was previously managed by a property management company, and I decided to take over the property management myself. The transition with the property management went smoothly; however, I've encountered some communication issues with the tenant.

Initially, I sent an email, but I received no response. Then, I followed up with a text message, explaining the situation. I understand that my communication may have sounded like a scam, so I suggested to the tenant that they verify the transition with the property management company, which they did.

According to the property management, the existing contract is valid until the end of its term, which means there's no need to prepare a new contract, and everything should continue as is until December. The monthly payment is due on the first of each month, and I haven't received any communication from the tenant.

While it's not absolutely necessary for me to receive confirmation from the tenant, I am keen to get a response from them. Unfortunately, they have not replied to my messages, and I'm running out of options on how to proceed.

I'm not sure what the best course of action is at this point, and I would appreciate any guidance or suggestions on how to handle this situation.

They are always on time and low maintenance tenants, so I did not want to raise to rates too steep. 

Looks like this is a great opportunity to rent market value. 

Thanks for your advice

Good Evening All, 

I am in another sticky situation, my tenant wants girlfriend removed from the lease and this the second month of their year lease. 

They both call me and gave me insights of their situation, they both want to stay in the house, and here is what I got from the conversations.

Girlfriend(nurse) is making a lot more money and she wants to stay. 

Girlfriend says that boyfriend won't be able to make the monthly payments, but he wants her to leave. Last week he told her that he is leaving and this week he changed his mind and wanted to stay. It sounds like he is trying to force her hand, and Girlfriend asked me if there is anything I can do. 

Boyfriend wants to bring a roommate. 

I told them that they both signed the lease so they are both reliable. And also suggested that they can hash it out between each other and let me know who would be staying. So I guess, I can remove one of them from the lease, do I have a choice who can stay? 

Since I can raise the rent for at least another $300, Will it be better to cancel the whole contract and let them both go? 

I was not expecting this much feedback, like Jonathan, I learned so much from these responses. 

We dispatched AC contractor yesterday and set the expectations. If they are still not happy with the temperature in the house, I am going to suggest them calling another AC contractor of their choosing and deal with the fees. 

Thank you all for your feedback and help, truly apricated!

Happy 4th everyone!

@Greg H.

Nevermind you were replying to Richard, I am not sure how I will be tracking using that device.