All Forum Posts by: Jazzous Anderson

Hello Jazzous, have you decided on submetering or RUBS? 

I've recently started building a software application because I think there is an issue with potential earning lose due to overlooked measures in utilities. Specifically around efficiency in devices when not maintained and challenges with realizing potential earnings with device electrification upgrades. We have a solution if transparency in unit / appliance use is an issue. 

If I hired an attorney every time a person threatened a law suit or to seek legal representation, I might as well have one on retainer as it happens a lot.  

The tenant gave notice.   I do not allow tenants to retract notice without my approval.   If they were my tenant I would proceed the same as any other tenant that had given notice.  I would provide checkout instruction and checklist, offer a pre-move out inspection, and expect them out on the day that they indicated.  

I would determine if the new CA anti-squatter law applies (do the research now).  I would think it does because they terminated their tenancy and now are squatting. 

If the law applies and they have not vacated the unit on the day they provided,  get the sheriff to remove them (squatters no longer are required to be evicted).  

If it does not apply, then I would wait to see if this escalates.  In its current state I would be unconcerned.  I have been threatened with lawsuits dozens of times.  I have never personally been sued.  

Threats are made in hopes to bully other people to get what they desire.  They are typically groundless claims made by people with no clue.  I have had smokers threaten to sue as though it is a protected class.  I have had a lawyer threaten multiple times to sue because he does not like the way his easement through my property looks.  I call him two-bit and tell him I keep waiting to be served.  He currently heads in the other direction (almost runs) when I go his way.  He is a bully who thought he could bully me. I have been threatened multiple times by someone that does not like the agreement he made to sell me a property (sellers remorse but it occurred 2 years after I acquired the property - or at least that is when he first communicated it to me (I told him I did not have a Time Machine). 

Lawsuits are often threatened but most never amount More than a threat.  

I would hold off on doing anything. 

You shouldn't continue conversations with tenants after they leave. Do your inspection, deal with the deposit, and end it. If she continues to reach out, block her. If she mails you a letter, file it but don't respond.

I can tell from the way she writes that this is not a normal person. You made the mistake of trying to treat her like a normal, honest person. She senses the weakness and will try to take advantage of the situation.

I think there's a 90% chance she will disappear if you ignore her. Even if she does file a complaint with HUD, she would have to prove her case. You warned her about smoking dope, and she responded with a heart, which indicates she agrees with your claim. I don't see much danger here.

I'm a little confused of what's going on here. If she is in fact leaving, great! Rather than a vague text, I would feel better having her sign an actual notice specifying her exit.

If the boyfriend is an issue, that has to be tackled immediately. Some cities (after 30 days) will give him full status as a tenant if you do nothing. He would have to be fully screened to be allowed on the lease. If he's there and won't leave per notice, send notice and start evicting quickly. You need an eviction attorney.

Hire a PM. It’ll be the best $100-$200/mo you’ve ever spent.