All Forum Posts by: Jenny Adel

Thanks for posting this @Alicia Johnson - my husband and I are working towards the same thing for me. He's a full time W2 worker and I'm a stay at home mom. Right now I manage 15 of our rental properties and about 6 others for some family members. We've had a really hard time getting our accountant to get back to us on questions (arg- probably need to switch to someone in Oklahoma City with better knowledge on real estate tax code) because I'm definitely wanting more clarification on logging hours and what applies. Ex. does time spent on BP apply?? @Michael Plaks do you know of any resources for further clarification? 

    That's not a bad idea! I don't assume they would reimburse us if they moved out, but maybe if we had an agreement or something in writing that it would come out of their deposit potentially?? (If it dies)

Good points @Terron Holland - we might consider improving the backyard once they are gone. Front yard is all grass thankfully! 

@Bill Crow thanks for your input! We've never mentioned upgrading the lawn to them (except offering to buy one bag of seed and some sand for them to try) and the crazy thing is that she was one of the NICEST people I've ever had during the application process (complete 180 since then). We've managed our own properties for 6 years now and this is the first extremely difficult/volatile person we've had, so I guess I'll count that as a success- lol. 

@Dan H. I'm not sure that she necessarily knows I'm an owner, but she looked up the LLC (ours) that owns the property and then all the other ones listed under our LLC. We do have a PO Box, but I haven't taken the step with Google Voice yet. I work from home and just use my cell phone. I'll look up more info on that. thanks!

 That's the plan for now I think! We offered a concession and if they don't take it then that's on them. If there is one more major issue we will part ways as peaceably as possible. I think grass would be good for the yard, but we'll wait until they move out so we don't cave to their bullying. (She literally said they might plant their own sod and then roll it up and take it with them when they move...umm....have fun with that...)

 I don't think so! Just making sure I was correct in my reading that we don't HAVE to provide upkeep for their surroundings b/c it's not a multifamily! (of which we don't have any...boo) 

Thank you all for the fast responses. I totally agree that the way in which she asks makes me want to dig my heels in more. I personally love having good relationships with tenants and renting to them a home to live in that they enjoy. This lady is a thorn in my side!! I also wanted to ask her if they were camping in the backyard! I do admit that I'm concerned about mud etc in the house (thank goodness there is no carpet!). Ironically we gave a peace offering to buy a bag of seed and some bags of sand for them to use and she didn't even acknowledge the offer. Based on the law that I posted from the OKlahoma Landlord Tenant Act in my first post, I'm hoping that means we are okay?? 

I've got a tenant in a single family residence who has been extremely aggressive and demanding since moving into the home a few months ago. We re-did the house and it's in great condition- new appliances, new paint, new bathroom, working AC and plumbing etc. Very clean as well. The fenced in backyard had sparse grass when they saw the property and signed the lease. Lawn care is tenant responsibility under our lease terms. They have kids and 2 huge dogs and she's absolutely furious that the yard is muddy most of the time (lots of rain in Oklahoma recently). She is saying that they pay for the yard and that it's uninhabitable and that we are discriminating against them by telling them we won't lay sod. (They looked up ALL of our other single family homes and are saying that since those yards are better, that we are mistreating them). Here's what I found under OK Landlord tenant law and wanting to make sure that I'm reading correctly that I'm not REQUIRED to give them grass;

§118. Duties of landlord and tenant A. A landlord shall at all times during the tenancy: 

1. Except in the case of a single-family residence, keep all common areas of his building, grounds, facilities and appurtenances in a clean, safe and sanitary condition;

Would love some input here! We don't want to be cheap landlords or anything (the house is in perfect condition on the inside), but I also don't want to be bullied into giving them something I'm not required to. "Give them an inch and they ask for a mile...."

Thanks for any advice! I'd also love ANY input on effective communication with difficult tenants. Don't want someone bashing in walls out of anger!! 

thank you for the input everyone! Great advice 

My parents have recently inherited a tenant in a tri-plex in which the previous owner/landlord SPENT the security deposit (obviously illegal- lots more shady business in this deal gone bad). My question is- how do my parents legally proceed in the state as far as giving or not giving a security deposit back when the tenant moves out next month? Thanks!

Thanks @Chris Mason Would you say the monthly payment is worth it even for only 8-10 properties?