All Forum Posts by: Lois S.

We have a SFH on a cul-de-sac, so the lots at the end aren't straight rectangles. The neighbor is claiming that a small section of our lot is his. (It's not, as clearly shown even on Google maps) Our mutual backyard fence -- if extended in a straight line to the front of the lot-- clearly defines the lots.

The neighbor was asked by our tenant to remove some things from a section of our lot that adjoins the neighbor's.  Neighbor says it's his lot. (Tenant is moving out soon)

(Items are several bicycles, cold storage chests, junk) 

I've never met the neighbor, but he seems to be a hoarder:  so many cars in the driveway that may or may not run, that sometimes end up partially parked over the sidewalk.  

I was preparing a friendly letter asking for him to remove his things, along with the schematic of our lot lines from the County maps website included.  My understanding is that his English is not great, so I'm reluctant to go try to talk to him. And also I don't want a confrontational situation.

City code enforcement says they don't handle this type of case.

If the letter is ignored, what are next steps?  Attorney? 

Thanks for any useful input.

Unfortunately the tile is no longer sold.  I might find something similar, or just try to patch it & the tenant can put a kitchen rug or pad in front of the sink area, which would cover it.

Is this damage something that tenant should be charged for if I could hire someone to replace the tile?

Thanks Mike.  Yes, I was thinking of LVP.

After I posted, I did find a story that recommended a skim coat over the tile to smooth it out.  

The cracked tiles look like something heavy was dropped on them. Probably a heavy pot.

I have a small kitchen contiguous with a large family room.  The floor is tile. Several tiles in the kitchen area are cracked, & I was hoping to remove & replace just the few cracked tiles next to the sink, but I can't find the same tile size available. (17.5 X 17.5) .

If I wanted to just put a new floor on top of the tile, what would be the best choice - or is this even a good idea?

Thanks

@Joe Sadusky  Did you ever get a security system that works for your vacant property?

I'm looking for a system that doesn't require an internet connection.

I've seen SimpliSafe discussion here, but it's a few year old.

Thanks

I'm surprised that no one has responded here regarding the harsh rent control environment in Oakland, and the limitations on what LL can ask an applicant for your unit.   Please consult an attorney familiar with these issues, or just do a google search.   https://bit.ly/3z37wQS

good luck!

MF property out of town, managed by PM.   Tenants, after signing a 1 yr lease, stay 2 months & move out without notice.

- PM says Tenants will be liable for 30 days rent. I know CA law says tenant is liable for rent until a new tenant is found.

-I would expect tenants also to be liable for any make-ready expense.  Correct?

- Should PM expect me to pay another lease-signing fee?

PS: As background, I researched the prospective tenants' social media online & would have been reluctant to rent to them.

@Nathan G, this is the crux of the matter:  "As long as the charges seem reasonable"

This is exactly why I want to see the invoice itemized.  

I have a MF property with  larger PM company that purchases repair supplies through their own accounts with HD, etc.  I see the charges online.  In fact, I saw that their repairman had billed us for tools that the PM had already paid for.  The PM rectified the situation for us.

I have one unit that is under Property Mgmt.  Some minor plumbing was done & I asked for receipts.

(replace a faucet & a hose bib)

The receipt was not itemized - just a vendor invoice for parts & labor combined.

Is this 'standard' practice for PM companies?  

Also, I had asked for photos of before & after, but vendor did not provide them.

Should I ask that tenant take photo of new faucet for my records?

(Going forward I'm considering adding a clause to mgmt agreement to specify before & after pictures + itemized invoices.)

Thanks for the replies.  

As an aside, the quotes I'm getting for umbrella policies in CA are higher than the hypothetical numbers posted here.