All Forum Posts by: Justin Stephens

@Kevin Williams` How did this turn out for you all these years later?  I find myself in your exact same situation right now.  Thanks!

I had the same question about applying drylok on top of existing paint so I emailed drylok to ask.  They replied and told me that drylok is NOT designed to go over top of any existing paint, rather only bare block.  The warranty they provide with drylok extreme is void unless it is applied to bare block.  I hope this helps!

I'm curious how most landlords expect the tenant to prove they have transferred the utilities before you hand over the keys?  Do you require them to bring emails / confirmation numbers / etc?  (not sure what all there could be)  Or, do you call the utilities on your own to ensure they are scheduled to be transferred?   Or, is there another option?  Thanks in advance!

Thanks Mike.  If it was wrong, I sure didn't feel like I was doing anything wrong.  I asked for permission from my realtor, who asked for permission from the seller's realtor.  I clearly had the blessing of the tenant, as they assisted us.  Nonetheless, I appreciate your comment and point of view.  Thanks!

I recently purchased a duplex.  The rooms were on the smaller side, so during the home inspection I wanted to have photos taken of the rooms while they still had furniture in them so that future tenants that I would advertise to could see how the rooms might be arranged.  I called my realtor and asked for permission to take the photos.  She cleared it with the selling agent and advised me against taking any pictures that would identify personal information such as family photos, etc.  I hired a professional photographer and we went to the units during the home inspection and took the pictures.  The tenants were present during the photo shoot, and had no issues with us taking photos.  They even helped up stage some of the rooms, lay down family pictures, etc.  Days later, my realtor emailed me an email from the Seller stating that I could not use the photographs I had taken of the inside of the units.  The seller's adult son was one of the tenants.  I told my realtor that I received permission from her prior, and that unless the seller wanted to send me a check to reimburse me the cost of the photographer, I was planning to use the photos.  I never heard anything further about it and we closed on the property.  Now that I have the property listed on multiple websites, I have started to get nasty emails from the seller telling me that I'm not allowed to use the pictures.  She claims to have "filed a complaint" with whom I have no idea.  I don't feel like I've done anything wrong and I've simply just not responded to this lady.  The seller's agent sent me text messages asking for my email address and I told her that she needs to deal with my realtor if it pertains to the transaction with the seller.  I don't see that I've done anything wrong, and I'm not sure why this lady is so bent out of shape.  I'm sorry for the long story to ask such a simple question, but am I missing some angle here?  I don't think that I've done anything wrong.  I own the photos.  I got prior permission.  The tenant was willing and accommodating.  I am not sure why the seller cares in the least.  Can anyone lend any guidance on this?  Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the input folks.  I asked for permission from the current landlord before we took the pictures.  Sounds like it was a good idea after all.  Just double checking myself!  Thanks again!

I had a professional photographer take photos of a duplex I am purchasing before the tenant moved out.  I wanted to have photos that showed potential renters that the smaller rooms could be functional with furniture arranged the proper way.  Are there any issues with me using photos of a previous tenants furniture in listings so long as I denote that it come unfurnished?  I can't find anything in the forums related to this.  Thanks in advance.