All Forum Posts by: Nick M.

No, they don't have another bathtub to use.  However, both tenants have family in the area.

I have a few tenants on section 8.  I find they are generally more appreciative.  Without your apartment, they may not have a home.

H All,

Happy 2018!

I wanted to ask what do you think is a reasonable repair time?  In this particular instance, it's extremely cold in the northeast and I'm dealing with 2 apartments with leaks/frozen pipes associated with the bathtub.  The result, tenants can't shower.  The plumber was informed Friday, December 29th and he tells me he can't visit until Wednesday, January 3rd (that's 4 - 5 days after being informed of an issue).  Do you think this is a reasonable timeline?  How do you think tenants will react knowing the plumber can't arrive until Wednesday?

What is your repair timeline for addressing common issues/tech site visits?  I'm trying to understand what is and is not considered a reasonable time for a repair.

Thanks!
Nabeel

Hi All,

Landlord here in the Philadelphia, PA region.  Any recommendation on someone I can outsource laundry machine operations to?  I know there are companies you can split your laundry revenue with, just not sure who provides such services.

Thanks,

Nabeel

Hi guys,

When one tenant is accusing other(s) of being noisy, what is your process to resolving the problem?  What documents or texts do you use as follow up?

Thanks

Hi @Matt A.  Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.

I appreciate the feedback

Do you suggest issuing both a letter to vacate and a notice that his lease won't be renewed?

Hi All,

Few days ago I purchased a multifamily [in PA] and inherited a tenant who is late on his November rent.  Digging into it a bit further, since moving in March 2016 he's been habitually late and in Jan/Feb 2017 was given an eviction.  Some how he and the previous landlord came to terms and for the last 6 months or so he's been on time.  However, he's now slipped into lateness.  Having spoken to him, he's claiming some bank issues (no specifics given).

It's now the 19th of November.  Having learned he's been habitually late and once before served an eviction notice [from seller of property], I don't have an appetite to keep him any longer.  Question:

Notice to Vacate always seem to read: Pay up to avoid eviction or leave in X days.  Can the notice be written so it says pay up and just leave (not giving them the option to stay)?  He's currently on a month to month lease and landlord/tenant are supposed to give 60 days notice to leave if the lease is being abided by.  In this case, because he hasn't paid rent can I just tell him to leave in X days?

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