All Forum Posts by: Jessa Turner

My condo/rental association is claiming damages for move out. During inspection they found carpet damage. There are black stains on top surface, likely from furniture. They refused to clean the carpets and went on and started replacing all carpets in approximately 700sq ft living space. Then they took pictures of the underneath of carpets and found stains that were more like water spots, these were not wine or pet stains. Just few discoloration spots. I am claiming that these were normal wear and tear and potentially from tenants before- which would not have been detected during move in.

The condo claims they were excessively beyond normal wear and tear.

Please advise if this is worth going to small claims court or just pay the fee for carpets, around $800. I am accepting to pay for minor damages (blinds, wall paint)

If you’re financing fails and it’s within the contingency deadline, do you get your earnest money back?

@Jonathan Greene Just a feeling... because she was overly excited herself about the property, she has real estate investments and looking for more, and I called the broker myself (I know it’s not right to do) and they didn’t receive my offer. I put an offer higher than the asking price (because it’s a great deal) and we never heard back from listing agent...at least that’s what she says. I also wonder why she didn’t call the broker to ask after “not hearing from listing agent.” I could be totally wrong but knowing she’s an investor herself and always looking, I’m skeptical. Curious if anyone has had this issue.

Can my realtor put an offer on a home that she showed me and helped me put my offer in? I know it’s a weird question but I have a slight feeling that she did. Is this legal ? What should I do?

Interested in buying a duplex, one unit is empty and the other is occupied. However, the current renters will not let us see their unit, they say we can’t. The realtor says they’re hoarders and they are paying lower rent then what they should be. Market value for the unit is $1300 and they are paying $900. I think they are trying to sabotage buyers from buying because of the low rent. What should you do? Put in an offer with contingencies ? Can the current renters do this ?? What can you put in the contract to protect yourself if you do make an offer ?