All Forum Posts by: Ryscha Williams Campbell

Hi @Madigan Tumilowicz

Are you looking for Turn key properties? or do you have the stomach for units that need a little rehab to cash flow?

Anaias Hawkins, I believe that your statements about investors and contractors are right on point. I have a difficult time identifying good ones with reasonable rates. I have a hard time getting investors to share the ones that have worked well for them.  Plus I've noted that just because a contractor has done well on other jobs, does not mean that they will do a great job for you. Contractors are people too and sometimes they have bad days, get overworked, or greedy. You have to watch them to make sure that you are getting your money's worth.

I have a tenant who would be a model tenant if she had leased in a single family property. She pays on time and keeps the property tidy but is a chronic complainer. But at this duplex it is aggravating to receive complaints of noise in the other unit such as dishes banging, chairs dragging on floors when someone pushes back from the table and doors closing. Mind you she is the upper level. I read a post about Quiet hours and plan to add a verbiage to all future leases. 

in accordance with MECKLENBURG COUNTY NOISE ORDINANCE the following Acceptable noise limits will apply.

• 85 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.; 60 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. the following day.
• 85 dB(C) Friday or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.; 60 dB(C) between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. the following day

Intentional Noise above limits will be in violation of this policy. As per the reference chart below, normal conversation can be above the late night decibel maximum. All residents are advised to use a muted tone during the restricted hours and refrain from intentionally making noises in the earlier morning hours (2am to 8am). Normal noise is noise caused from everyday activities, like walking, talking, or doors closing. Excessive noise is the noise that doesn't fall under the “everyday” category, like constant barking dogs or loud music and noise from parties or construction work.

Please report violations of this policy to the landlord via email. If you also feel comfortable directly addressing the noise maker with your complaint be sure to comply with this policy.

If a tenant violates the quiet hours policy on three separate documented occasions, the tenant is in violation of the lease agreement. The landlord reserves the right to charge the tenant a penalty of $ 250 and/or evict the tenant, the decision of which is the sole right of the landlord.

However I am not sure how to address it with the current leases.

Its not a complete moratorium. This executive order applies if the tenant cannot pay because of the corona virus pandemic. This hardship for tenants impacts landlords and for those of us that are not yet financially independent, there is help available.  Mortgage forbearance or a Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan may be the way to manage through these times.

Thanks for the heads up Kevin Thompson.

Thank you.

My rental property has hail damage but my claim was denied. Has anyone had to fight an insurance company for bad faith? I need a lawyer to write a letter of demand.

I would like to make my split level property (with mother-in law suite on the lower level) into two separate living spaces and use one unit for AirBnB.  I checked with Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and they said the units would I would have to have fire walls between the living spaces and would have to submit drawings before I had the work done.  I'll need th e drawing and someone to do the work.Where is the best place to find individuals who do this type of work.