All Forum Posts by: Sharon C Hartless

... And so eloquently... Thank you so much for giving me your time and thoughts in such a calming, solution oriented plan... 

I'll read it again before I go to sleep so hopefully it will sink in. 

Thank you Bryan

Thanks Bryan... My lease says the same thing but the tenant is refusing to crate the dog or agree to my coming in the house when she isn't there. I know exactly how to handle my tenants when they cooperate... I didn't know quiet how to handle this one. I'm not going in with an aggressive dog in the house that is not crated. I think Mike gave me the right answer. If she says the dog is aggressive, I'll evict her. If she says the dog is not aggressive, I'll go in the house for the scheduled inspection. Of course I will have someone with me because I am frightened of dogs ... aggressive or not.  

Nicole... I've been studying the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Laws for Tennessee for a long time ... That doesn't mean I know everything. But,  thanks. I think I've gotten the help I needed.

I apologize Nicole ... I got the feeling that he was calling me stupid ... I am definitely having a difficult time controlling my emotions. As my profile says, I'm an old lady whose been renting houses for 30 years. I'm just not as smart as most.

Thomas and Nicole, what do you think her response will be to the letter? Will she respond? Will she say the dog isn't aggressive? If the dog isn't aggressive, why can't I go in while the dog is there and she isn't? As a Landlord, do I have a right to enter my property with proper notice or does she have the right to tell me I can not enter my house? Just wondering...

That wasn't helpful Ryan and bordered on rude. Have a great day!

I'm on my way to the post office to mail her a certified letter and a regular letter with confirmation.  The letter is one sentence. "Is your dog aggressive towards humans"? 

My text to her was about procedures for repairs. Armed with the new information from her old landlord I need to be doing regular inspections which the law and my lease allow with proper notice.

Thanks to all of you ... I really appreciate your help!

I'll keep you posted.

Sharon

Hi Mike, I think that is the best advice I've gotten so far!!! Thank you. She can't have it both ways!

You're correct Nicole!