All Forum Posts by: Julia Preciado

@Nathan Gesner Thank you so much for that information and your reply. The tenants should have received a pre move out inspection option in writing allowing them 2 weeks to make repairs, of which I mistakingly forgot to give them. Staying two weeks after their move out date is not only creating us to go beyond an expired lease(not sure what other problems that creates) but it’s the equivalent of a prorated amount of $1100. It would probably be less costly to agree to give them their full deposit on move out day, no?

@Wayne Brooks @Theresa Harris

Correction: this is a pre move out inspection. I was required to give them the option in writing allowing them at least two weeks to make any necessary repairs. They said they don’t want to waive their right to the inspection and are concerned I’d add items to the repair list that were supposed to be fixed before as agreed to by us when they first moved in. I assured them that those repair items are all documented, I have all the emails to prove the specific items that were repaired in the past. Those items shouldn’t be on the repair list unless they’ve damaged them themselves after being repaired. I’m trying to get them to agree to a pre move out inspection tomorrow. If there’s only minor repairs, having til their move out day (Friday)to remedy repairs sounds reasonable. I’m not sure if they’ll agree to it but I’m not sure what else to do to avoid their staying another two weeks. 

My tenant is set to move out next Friday. I made the mistake of assuming that a move out inspection was not required in CA unless a tenant requests it. The tenant is now asking for me to perform a move out inspection on their move out date and basically give them two weeks of free rent so that they can have time to remedy any repairs we find. Giving them two extra weeks would mean I would have to collect the keys from them on Christmas and delay my new tenant from moving in. The tenant is also claiming that they're afraid we're going to charge them for items we said we would fix but never fixed (this isn't true, we fixed the items and there were also a few small items they offered to fix, I have everything documented). I'm not sure how to proceed here. Would it make sense to just return their deposit in full to get them out of the house or? Suggestions? Thoughts?

Hi Erik,

Can you share what what property management company you're using?

Julia
 

I'm new at doing STR and am looking at getting 2-3 STR's in the Kissimmee/Orlando area. With Covid and all, do you think now is a good time to get this started or should I wait? I'm primarily looking at condos and townhomes. What are the best areas/resorts for STR's there? What areas should I avoid? I'm also looking for a reliable cleaning service that can help me since I am out of state. Thanks in advance for your input and help!

Can you refer your handyman and cleaner? I'm looking for both services for my first STR in Kissimmee.