All Forum Posts by: Mak K.

So, my tenant let me know that she saw some mold. I went to the property to see with contractor to find the source which look minor issue. There is two possibility: Water leaked from refrigerator (condensation) and flowed to base plat damping it Other possibility is water line in the wall for refrigerator water may be leaking. I saw very very little damp carpet on one corner of base plate and nothing else. Tenant stated she had carpet more damp earlier and now it dried out.

The mold remediation contractor was not able to tell me cause. I had mold inspector take samples (I think I made decision too early) as I feel they will come positive as mold is everywhere in nature. Since I got the inspector, would i be forced to reinspect to have him certified the house as mold free?

Anyways, whats best way to tackle this issue. Instead of remediation company, can a normal contractor just open the wall, check the line inside and fix it? Remediation company was if water is leaking you will have to call a plumber as we donot do pluming... I am like what is the point then giving you the work?

I am confused on what should be my next step

So while doing the routing inspection on the property, I came to know that tenant had her mom who is on bed rest staying with them. Her mom is total bedrest and tenant is taking care of her.

It is violation of the lease per the agreement, but I want to pick other experience members thoughts. 

>The tenant does pay rent late by few days (by 10th)  but pays late fees.

> Tenant history is she stays long term (5 years at a place per her background records)

> Issue: She does not take care of carpet, AC filter. Its a mess. I have started to work with tenant to make sure they do a professional carpet cleaning and will change filters every 45 days.

Concern:

What is the protocol in this situation. Should I address the extra person issue to tenant? If yes, do I penalize them or just let this go? Ask to increase rent for extra person? Her mom is on bed rest so its not that she will move out. Eventually it would be eviction and I will end up getting new tenant etc and may cost me more money.

> Another thought, if I add her mom, and she is sick. By having her on my lease I am increasing my risk for claims if something happens due to disability. If she is not on the lease, I have lower risk.

Any advice on how to deal with this situation?

@Kim Meredith Hampton how much do third party inspection services cost?

Is there a checklist on a routine rental property inspection (every 6 months)?. Is it advisable to get a outside company do it? And if yes, how much do inspection companies charge for walk thru.

Houston, TX

My tenant says there is mold in the kitchen and living area and send me a photo. I am not able to judge does it just need regular cleaning or mold inspection? How do I deal with it?

Should I send mold company inspection or just go and clean the mold area myself. How do you treat mold. Its new to me.

For Texas Eviction Notices, what are my options to send the notices. I am not able to physically send the notice at the door. My tenant asked me for extension for 10 days which I am ok but still I would  at-least send the notice so I can start eviction on 11th day.

I already sent the pdf of the letter online thru Cozy.com. I am planning to send physical notice by USPS Priority Mail. Is that enough or do I really need certified mail. Because if I am not wrong, you cannot do certified mail on flat rate Priority mail service? 

Hi,

I am looking at Harris County (Houston TX) and they mention sworn petition to cover statement:

1. 1> that the premises is not a covered dwelling subject to the moratorium on evictions imposed under Section 4024 of the CARES Act;
2. 2> that the plaintiff has complied with the 30 day notice to vacate requirements under the CARES Act;
3. Question#1 Does that mean the tenant can stay for 30 days before I can evict them? This is my first eviction attempt and I am clueless how to go about it. As a first step, I did send notice to quit (3 days).
4. Question#2: Can I got go to any court in the county to file eviction?

Hi

Its my first property and tenant failed to pay the rent on time. Gave her a week but still has not made the payment. I already have send her eviction notice by email and certified standard mail.

What should be my next step? How do i find what court to go? And what documents would i need? Am in zip 77449.

Also should i make her offer to vacant the house? How much is $ to vacate. Tenant pays $1600 and has been for only 3 months.

So is this eviction law in effect immediate or needs approval process from government? So if by 3rd tomorrow, I do not get rent, is it I cannot send a notice to the tenant? Or Should I send notice to the tenant but cannot proceed to court?

Maybe one month leases at a time. One month deposit. Lease is over, you can evict