All Forum Posts by: Sabine Franklin
Sabine Franklin has started 4 posts and replied 9 times.
Post: Tenant keeps making repairs without notifying landlord
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Quote from @Richard F.:
Aloha,
Obviously you have encouraged this behavior by reimbursing them in the past, and by requiring them to make repairs under $100. Tenants simply do not have the skill or knowledge to properly address most repairs, and you always run the risk of a poor job, or worse, an unsafe repair.
At this point, it seems the Tenant should have obviously known the AC was new, correct? Not only would I NOT reimburse him, I would also, in writing, notify him that he will be responsible for all future repair costs for the unit if it is determined the warranty has been voided due to his unauthorized repair. In addition, any further unauthorized repairs of any kind or cost, including UNDER $100 will not be reimbursed as a violation of the Rental Agreement.
You state that you asked them "multiple times" to let you know first. As a business, you should not be "asking". You should be sending written notifications that they are in violation of their Rental terms. Sorry, these are not my idea of "good" Tenants, repeatedly violating those terms.
Post: Tenant keeps making repairs without notifying landlord
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Good morning, Bigger Pockets,
I could really use some advice about this situation. We have a tenant staying in a condo near Miami, Florida, these apartments are designated for over the age of 55. Over the years, there have been some instances where a repair was needed, and the tenant would make the repair and only tell us afterwards by sending us a copy of the receipt. We would normally reimburse the tenant but ask them (multiple times) to please let us know first because we should have the responsibility to address it and find a licensed repair person.
A few weeks ago, I receive an email from the tenant that there was a problem with the central AC (April or May) and he called a repair person to fix it right away because elderly mother is ill and cannot be without AC. However, the AC is new and is under warranty. So, had I had known this, I would have called the manufacturer to come and fix it. Now I am concerned he voided the warranty, so the manufacturer may not make future repairs, at least not for free.
They are good tenants, but I do not understand why he insists on making repairs. There is a clause on the contract that says they are responsible for repairs less than $100 (say like kitchen sink leak), but these repairs they are making (without letting us know) are more costly.
What would you do or perhaps what action is best to take?
Quote from @Randy Rodenhouse:
Pretty much any real estate attorney in your area can help you with the deed transfer. In this situation, I would not recommend doing a Quit Claim Deed since it may create issues when selling property in the future. I believe the General Warranty Deed is the most common type of deed to transfer residential property in Florida but check with a qualified attorney.
Thank you for your reply. May I ask what is wrong with a quit claim deed or the difference between that and general warranty deed?
Good evening seeking a real estate attorney that can help with a deed transfer. Family member owns a condo as a rental property, currently occupied with a tenant. I have been managing the condo for a few years now. Family member wants to transfer the unit to me. Can anyone recommend a real estate attorney to do the deed transfer? I don’t plan to sell right away, I will likely keep tenant in there as long as they want.
Post: Is now the time to invest in Texas?
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Originally posted by @Lucia Rushton:
@Sabine Franklin try using different search words as there are multiple posts about Texas, Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW, Austin etc everyday
That is a fair critique, I didn’t think todo so because I didn’t know where the new tech hub may be. I guess that’s more research I need to do.
Post: Is now the time to invest in Texas?
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Good day, I searched the forums before posting this, thinking it would have been discussed here before. However, I did not find anything posted in the last 6 months about buying real estate in Texas. Given that many tech companies are moving into the state, is this the time to invest in one or two small multifamily units? I’m concerned about the housing bubble and getting in now when prices are high. I am from the Northeast, so I appreciate thoughts or feedback from those in the area.
Post: Selling home for the first time in Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Hi Shavon, thanks for answering my tweet. I will send you a DM so we can exchange contact info.
Originally posted by @Shavon Fox:
Hi Dr Franklin,
I am a Realtor, I live and work near your relative's lovely second home. The market here is very strong but I would advise you to select a local professional to ensure a successful closing. I am happy to help at no charge, I have helped many homeowners to sell their own properties.
Best Wishes,
Shavon Fox
Post: Selling home for the first time in Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Well, I assume we could get a lawyer to draft a sale agreement. I was wondering if anyone got scammed by buyers or anything like that?
Post: Selling home for the first time in Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Hello,
I am new to the forum and have a question about homeowners selling directly to buyers. I am assisting a relative with selling her second home, we listed on Ebay and I posted on social media sites. Has anyone any experience with selling a home without a real estate agent and can share their (good and bad) experiences?