All Forum Posts by: Sheltocks M.

@Ryan Deasy

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@Joseph Copella

Thanks Joseph. Appreciated.

Hey BP tribe: HE GOT EVICTED!!! He got evicted. He finally got evicted. Finally!!!. I'm so happy, I could scream. The old man finally got evicted. 

I went to court. The sheriff came and put him out. Adult protective services just called asking if he could collect his things. I said of course. 

To everyone who provided input on this tenant from hell. Thank you.

To everyone who gave me advice. Thank you. 

To everyone who listened to my story. Thank you.

The lesson from this is to always do a background check regardless of their age. This is a business and don't make exceptions for anyone. I made an exception because of he's 94 not knowing he's been doing the same thing (moving in...paying the first month's rent and then not paying until he gets evicted) for the last 30 years. That's what the social worker just said. I filed in small claims court to recoup my rent and the hardwood floors he damaged.

Maybe I'll write a blog about "The tenant from hell" to warn other landlords.

Thanks everyone. Eternally grateful to all.

Hi there:

Tenants are apartment shopping and comparing notes. You always want your property to stand out. Do the repairs and present a place that encourages tenants to linger, ask questions and see themselves there. You'll get a tenant very quickly. All the best. 

Hey;

I get to my open house at lease 15 minutes before public viewing and once I'm there I start to text applicants and let them know I'm there. So far it's been working great. 

It's a quick reminder to them that I'm on site and if you're interested you need to get here. My open houses are only 30 minutes and it's usually right after work. I put on upbeat music and usually have a candle burning. 

Wishing you all the best.

Hi family: I need to switch from oil heat before winter comes for my SFH rental. Does anyone have a reliable company (in the Mercer County NJ or surrounding areas) to recommend for this job. All responses are appreciated. Thanks much.

I am so proud of you! You did it! Welcome to the club! Stay focused. Keep moving one property at a time. We’re all in this together!

Hi there:

Thanks so much for reaching back out to me. Things have gotten much worse but I'm hopeful. This is one for the history books: He has locked himself out and broken down the door/ created a hostile living environment for the other tenant/ had the police officers at his apartment 4 times in 1 week/ has a restraining order against a ''lady he picked up off the street" who now lives with him. He has complained to the city multiple times about "conditions" at the apartment. The housing inspector told me yesterday that if he files one more complaint he will issue him a summons since none of his complaints have been found to be true. 

I have a lawyer and I have filed to have him evicted. I will update once the madness has stopped. Thanks again. It is much appreciated. 

Thanks Michael. Will do. Appreciated.

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