All Forum Posts by: Priyanka K.

@Nicholas Aiola, thank you for the great service, really appreciate it!

My question is on rental property depreciation. I know we take it for the main property but how about appliances, roof, fence etc? Is there a list of things we can depreciate?

Is there any difference if appliances cam with the purchase or were installed new after purchase?

thanks so much!

priyanka

Great idea, I will be doing that in my future lease contracts! As of now, I do not have time specified so will have to assume midnight. I can request them to turn in the keys early but cannot demand....:) 

 Yes, thank you!

Thank you for your response @Marlen Weber, @Mike Morawski and @Sharlene Mulchandani.

FYI - I called TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) and spoke to an attorney, the attorney confirmed there are no (legal) requirements and just to follow CDC guidelines which is what I m planning to do! :)

Have a great day!!

@Marlen Weber thank you so very much and this is what I was planning on so it does confirm my plan! This link is more like a guide/tips. Are you aware of any requirements by any authorities that landlords need to follow? I did a lot of search and could only find some information on common area cleaning of multifamily & commercial units, nothing specific for single family and move in.

@Adam Martin, thank you! I will be adding the time in my future leases for sure! For now, I will assume midnight!

Hello fellow landlords,

Due to COVID, are there any special cleaning requirements of a single family rental house in Texas before the next tenants move in? I was planning to get extra cleaning of all knobs, faucets, switches and counters by clorox wipes by my regular cleaning lady. I did a search and could not find any specific requirement so wanted to check if anyone is aware of it. 

appreciate your help!

priyanka

@Percy Matsunaga thank you! I just wanted to know if there is a cutoff time by which tenants are required to move out? Like 5pm or is it midnight of lease end date?

Also, are there any special cleaning requirements due to COVID before the next tenants move in?

Hello fellow Landlords,

Is there a time by which tenants have to return the key on the lease end date? Say 5pm or do they have till midnight? 

This is in Texas.

thanks for your help!

priyanka