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4 November 2023 | 1 reply
Nobody seem to be able to smell what I was smelling almost felt like I was going crazy because I could smell this odor.
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29 June 2023 | 34 replies
The smoking claim and odor/damage is valid but most states require that you hire professional contractors in order to be reimbursed for it.
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31 October 2023 | 5 replies
Hi Denis..I've heard others say an ionizer does wonders for odors.
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20 September 2022 | 4 replies
The fact that the odor is that bad after only living there for 4 months concerns me greatly about the repair costs when they move out (2 year lease).
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29 September 2014 | 9 replies
Don't know what should be done about the damage/horrible odor.2nd tenant with no pet policy has recently acquired 2 guinea pigs, otherwise they are good tenants.
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27 August 2016 | 4 replies
We keep a detailed list of what is done on what day and how long it takes.I'll paste in a portion of a move out accounting, you can see that we don't indicate who did the work, us or a third party:Itemized Repairs and Related Losses to get unit back to move in condition:$622.00 Replace carpet and pad (see comments) $24.00 Kilz primer to paint flooring to block pet odor from new carpet $10.00 Purchase and install missing end cap in fridge$300.00 Repaint unit: walls heavily stained $20.00 Replace door jamb in bedroom (materials) $6.00 Replace toilet seat (materials) $80.00 Labor to complete listed repairs and remove carpet Total Repair Cost: $1,062.00Necessary Cleaning to get unit back to move in condition, all at a rate of $18.00/hour: 3 hours to clean kitchen: empty fridge, clean fridge and stove, remove canned goods left, scrub counters and flooring2 hours to clean windows: remove dirt from sills, wash blinds1.2 hours to clean bathroom: scrub floor, remove hair from shower walls, clean sink and toilet4 hours to scrub living room and bedrooms: mop floor, clean walls, deodorize bedrooms, clean baseboards (very grimy)-4 hours for normal wear & tear/acceptable landlord cleaning for one year occupancyTotal Cleaning Cost: $117.00
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8 August 2021 | 63 replies
If you allow pets, even with the click waterproof floor you will have a problem with the odor bc the accidental tinkle will leak between the clicks into those little grooves and it will continue to smell, especially if you/next tenant doesn’t have pets.
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29 July 2018 | 37 replies
It is very junky, has a bad odor, and I saw numerous roaches.
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30 November 2020 | 6 replies
Odor removers like charcoal is probably a good idea.