All Forum Posts by: Steve S.

Thanks Jim. Yes I’m familiar with that requirement and provided the pamphlet which is what drove the question from the new tenant  

I also confirmed with my home inspector that testing for lead is not something they do as part of the inspection. 

I was more curious how best to address the questions behind just giving them the pamphlet 

As I understand it, if landlord of a house built before 1978 in Texas, you’re obligated to send a pdf to the tenant regarding “potential for lead in the house“

I have a house built in 1977. How would I know or confirm if there’s lead in the house should tenants have questions?

Would my inspection tell me that?  I lived in the house 20 years but don’t recall anything about Lead being in the house. 

 Thanks Richard. I sent you one 

 Can you share it or point me somewhere for that verbiage?  I’ve been doing some googling 

I typically have the exterminator out before the new tenants move in as part of turning my properties. 

Once they’ve moved in, if they see bugs or a **** Roach etc, do you put anything in your lease about who’s obligated to pay for an exterminator coming back out?

I’d like to improve my lease with some verbiage around this as it’s pretty silent on the topic. 

Any suggestions?

I use mysmartmove.com which is $40 /

Person and have everyone over 18 submit. The prospect pays. 

I have 4 separate applicants at $80 for each pair. I will be selecting one that means 3 won’t be selected 

Do you refund it?  Are people usually pissed?  I tell them it’s non refundable 

Orndo you use a shorter version?

Typically I’ve used the exact same lease they used the first time with new dates and amounts as if they were a brand new tenant. 

Is this standard or do you use a 1 pager referencing the original lease and simply have them sign that one pager worh new dates and amounts?

sorry for the double post.

Thanks for the suggestion and welcome others as well.

Do youbrefund them the money they paid for the background check?  It charges each person $40