All Forum Posts by: Edward Tristram

We received an application for someone who has an ESA - but the dog has been cited for biting (several years ago by the county). 

Can you tell them you would accept an ESA with proper paperwork but refuse that particular dog ?

We have approved ESAs before and would have no problem doing so again, but are worried about the liability of accepting an ESA with a known history of biting someone (even if it was 4+yrs ago)

Agreed - we thought at first thought it was various leaks - but we have basically replaced everything and the 'oil slick' was just outside the locking cap that was moved.   We are doing a specific vacuum test tomorrow, but now we know the locking caps were moved we really suspect it is tamper.  The AC unit is right underneath a bedroom window so we are really leery of putting up cameras here.   We don't have wifi on this property yet so we are going with a trail camera with SD card.   

Thought we had seen it all.

I have a single adult tenant in an apartment complex who has been complaining for the last 4 months that the AC can't keep up (it is a simple single row 4 apartments with each unit having their own privacy fences so no one can see the AC from the road).  It is a relatively new AC and under warranty.  The technicians - we have worked with this company for a decade +, personal friends, and have never had any issues with getting problems solved -have been out there about 6+ times replacing items, charging it while waiting for parts, and unable to find the leak.  We went there today after a complaint over the weekend.  The last visit, we had replaced the locking caps and put new ones on them with specific marks to know if the caps were moved.    One of the caps was moved and there was 'oil' at the base of that cap, suspecting that the coolant was purposely leaked/stolen or whatever

The tenant has a family member in the AC business.

The question is what to do next.  Putting up a camera is really not an option without the tenant's knowledge.  There is an expectation of privacy there.  However, I don't know if the tenant is doing it or if someone in the area is stealing/inhaling/doing whatever with it (there is empty apartment building next door).  The tenant has access to the tool that would be required since a family member in the business.  

Do we try and put a camera up in the area that has no expectancy of privacy but is required to cross to get to the AC units for the building or do we notify the tenant and ask for permission to put up the camera (and freak out the tenant if not them, otherwise alert them we know there is stealing).   Having used video cameras on other properties I know they are not the best solution at night and it is easy to miss someone.  

Florida Residency for in-state tuition

You must be a resident in Florida for 12 months prior to term to get in-state residency as an independent.  If you are a dependent to your parent you need to prove their residency also.  THere is a long list of documents you will need for this

You also need to understand that a lot of in-state kids stay in Florida due to free or reduced tuition for Bright Futures.  It is an extremely competitive market for in-state applications.  You might have better luck getting into the school of your choice as out of state and translate to in-state the following year.  You also might be surprised what they offer you for tuition reduction.  I would contact the school you are interested in and ask them about the process for going from out of state to in state. 

Not sure what to do.  I have an arguing couple in the first few months of their lease and one now wants an ESA.  The other person appears to have moved out, but is still on the lease.  We have everyone who is on the lease sign off on an ESA request.  THe person who wants the ESA (We allow pets - just not dogs) has the Dr paperwork (their OBGYN), but there is no way the ex is signing off on a 70lb + dog in the apartment they are on the hook for the next several months.  Do we approve it with one signature or just state we need both ...  

We had 5 tenants ask for partial deferral or split rent for the month (7%), everyone else paid on time.  We don't expect this month (April) to be as hard hit as next month (May) due to Florida not getting serious about shutting things down till April. 

Not an attorney - but they are requesting an accommodation for an ESA.  I would assume your condo board has documentation on the process for requesting this accommodation.  Since they already put in a request for a dog - and are now changing it to an ESA - I would first see how the Condo Board (and their lawyer) handles it - they are the ones who can do the heavy lifting here since they have to approve it first.  You would probably be well served getting a 2nd opinion from your own lawyer.  

Secondly - I would start posting those 3 day notices the minute they are late on rent and make sure you add the late fee.  I would sent them a notice stating they are habitually late and you will start enforcing whatever late fee is specified in the lease going forward.