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@Chris K. Thanks for your thoughts. Just curious who is your insurance carrier?

@Steve Babiak You are right. Security deposit is long gone. My primary concern is that the property does not get vandalized. I plan on testing cash for keys, but it is unlikely to work. 

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent and/or insure for potential vandalism during the eviction process? Are there any insurance Cos that cover tenant vandalism?

I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with negotiating the fees, interest, and penalties on back property taxes in Philadelphia. I did it once before on a property where I sent the check on time, but they did not receive it. I waited in a long line at L&I building on an upper floor then someone helped me out. They said they made an exception since it was their mistake.

If it is not their mistake, is there a way to negotiate this. Please share if you have any experience.

@Lana Lee thanks for sharing the required steps and the costs associated. I will have to plan a day for City Hall to get all of this done. I do not believe there are children under 5 in the home.

Just for curiosity sake, what is involved in the Lead Certification. Is that something you pay an inspector to create?

@Neal A. I understand your perspective and will consider hiring an eviction attorney, but I am definitely interested in learning the details myself. I have done another eviction successfully in MontCo, but I assume Philadelphia is much different. 

Last, I am going to try the cash for keys too. Do you think I should off the cash for keys before or after I post the notice to quit? Also, do you have to take a picture of the posted notice to quit for the court?

@Steve Babiak Just checked the HAPCO website. Looks like a great program. Do you have experience using HAPCO? Can you explain to me how this works and how they can represent you for so little money? Is the cost spread over everyone's membership?

I am contemplating an eviction of a tenant in Philadelphia who is many months behind. However, I wanted to see if I could get an estimate of how much the whole process will cost. Assume the following:

- It is not registered yet / I don't have a license for the property yet

- The lease is in default

- I will do all the legal paperwork myself and will not use an attorney

Also, if someone could explain the step-by-step (e.g. Step 1: register the property, Step 2: complete a rental suitability form, etc.) from their experience that would be super helpful.

@Bruce Wagner thanks for sharing. I just submitted a bid on BuildZoom for a roof that needs some work from raccoons. When you used BuildZoom, how many quotes did you get from contractors? Also, what type of work did you have them do for you?

@David D'Errico good question, I believe Roy is correct that it is a google advertisement. If you see the ad other places on the web, that will verify your thinking. Also, to my knowledge WCAP Financial and Funding 4 Flipping are connected.

I have a friend in LA who used to work at for them and I have met the founders before, they are great guys. From what I understand, their unique value in the market is their data. They have data for thousands of applications. So they know what scores and income levels get approved or rejected with each back. They use that information to help you know the best places to apply and in what order.

I am curious what is your aspiration in terms of credit. I have personally lined up business and personal credit for real estate before and would be happy to share my experiences and potential pitfalls (e.g. when to consider or not consider a U.C.C. filing).

Here is what I found in the PA Code. Thanks for the help. It looks like you can dispose of the possessions after 10 days if you do not hear back.

Section 1. The act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, is amended by adding a section to read:

Section 505.1. Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property.--(a) At the time a tenant has relinquished possession of the real property, the tenant shall remove from the premises all items of the tenant's personal property. For the purposes of this section, a tenant shall be deemed to have relinquished possession of the premises upon any of the following:

(1) Execution of an order of possession in favor of the landlord.

(2) If the tenant has physically vacated the premises, removal of substantially all personal property and the providing of a forwarding address or written notice stating that the tenant has vacated the premises.

(b) Upon relinquishment of the premises under subsection (a) and the acceptance of possession of the real property by the landlord, the tenant shall have ten days to contact the landlord regarding the tenant's intent to remove any personal property remaining on the premises. If the intent is conveyed to the landlord, the personal property shall be retained by the landlord at a site of the landlord's choosing for thirty days. If no communication is made to the landlord within ten days, the property may be disposed of at the end of the ten days at the discretion of the landlord.

(c) If personal property remains on the premises following the relinquishment of the premises by the tenant, the following shall apply:

(1) If there is acceptance of the real property by the landlord under subsection (a)(1) and the writ or order of possession contained notice of the provisions under subsection (b), the landlord shall not be required to provide further notice to the tenant.

(2) If there is acceptance of the real property by the landlord under subsection (a)(2) and the lease or lease addendum contains notice of the provisions under subsection (b), the landlord shall be required to provide written notice to the tenant that personal property remains on the premises and must be retrieved by the tenant. The notice under this paragraph shall give the tenant ten days from the date of postmark of the notice to notify the landlord that the tenant will be retrieving the personal property. If the intent is conveyed to the landlord, the personal property shall be retained by the landlord at a site of the landlord's choosing for thirty days from the date of postmark of the notice. If no communication is made to the landlord within ten days, the property may be disposed of at the end of the ten days at the discretion of the landlord.

@Aaron K. I understand there is potential liability; however, I am not asking for legal advice. I just asking for people to share stories of prior experience. @John Underwood thanks for sharing your experience. Not sure if I can leave it on the curb, but I can ask the constable.

I have the constable coming out to one of my properties later this week to kick out a squatter. My question is around the squatter's stuff. What obligations do I have to the squatter's stuff? Can I throw it all away? Is there a certain amount of time I have to keep it? What do you recommend?