When you took them to court, did you just get a judgment for possession only, or possession AND a money judgment?

The property management agreement I signed "grants the pm the sole right to institute legal and collection actions on behalf and at owners expense, to perform evictions, recover possession of the premises, and to settle and release such actions."

I personally wouldn't do it if its truly major rehab.You could damage their personal possessions with dust, spray, debris etc...They might not have a functional living space and you are responsible.Also, based on my experience, unless its super simple, "shouldn't take more than a day" typically turns into 2,3,4,5 days depending on the age of the home, and sometimes a part just isn't available at the home depot and supply houses are closed on weekends and online expedited order says 48 to 72 hours and you go..."

We wait until we've taken possession and have done at least a few days of prettying it up so it shows as well as possible.If we post For Rent signs in the lawn or in windows it stops mail delivery, so we don't use that clause any longer.Agree the focus should be on retaining current tenants, maybe offering discounts for renewing leases and focus on keeping them happy.

When the time to take possession nears, we collect the first month's rent and give them keys.Last March we rented three properties for leases commencing in August & September.

This would mean that I would pay off her immediate $30,000 and then make her mortgage payments in exchange for title and possession of the property, seeing as the difference between the collected rent and monthly payment was +$850, thus saving her credit from being ruined and destroyed.But here's the kicker: even after explaining this and how I could take care of her debt, pay off her mortgage, save her credit, and solve her problem fast, she then asks me, 'Will I still get $10,000' 'No, but I'm offering you debt relief now and a solution to your problem' 'Unless I get $10,000, I'm not interested.'

We keep a log of what we do when and photograph the posting, which is done on bright paper or with bright tape.With our clientele, we mail then find it in the mailbox a few days later when we take possession; they are long gone.

here is part of the proposal:STORE SIZE & LOCATION:The demised premises will consist of approximately 2,000 square feet.Said premises to be located in the Shopping Center as shown on the attached site plan.LEASE COMMENCEMENT:Upon mutual lease execution and Landlord’s delivery of the demised premises.TERM:The Term of the lease shall consist of a period of ten (10) years commencing one hundred twenty (120) days from the date Landlord notifies Tenant that the premises are ready for possession or upon opening for business, whichever date shall first occur.RENTAL: Tenant shall pay Rental during the first year of the primary lease term an amount equal to $31.00 per square foot on a triple net basis.Tenant’s annual rent shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.Said Rental will be payable in equal monthly installments.OPTION TO RENEW:Tenant shall have one (1) five (5) year option to renew this lease.The Rental in the first year of the option period will be three percent (3%) greater than the rent in year ten (10) of the primary lease term.Annual Rental shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.PROPOSED USE:A first-class frozen soft-serve yogurt operation similar to other Frozen Yogurt locations and for no other purpose (to be further defined in lease).ADDITIONAL CHARGES:REAL ESTATE TAXES:Tenant shall be required to pay its pro rata share of real estate taxes and assessments on the land and improvements on the shopping center site, estimated to be $1.25 psf.INSURANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for its pro rata share of fire and extended coverage insurance on the building, estimated to be $0.29psf.COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for it’s pro rata share of Common Area Maintenance costs, estimated to be $2.44 psf.LIABILITY INSURANCE: Tenant shall provide liability insurance in keeping with the requirements of the Landlord and/or Landlord's mortgagee.STORE FINISHES:Landlord will deliver the demised premises to the Tenant with RTU’s in good and working order but otherwise in “As-Is” condition.All improvements will be at Tenant’s sole cost and expense.SIGNAGE:Tenant may use its logo and colors for said Signage on the fascia of the said premises as long as it is subject to the Landlord’s sign criteria and governmental agencies governing the project.SECURITY DEPOSIT:A Security Deposit equal to $2,500 is due upon execution of this Letter of Intent.

don't take it personally, and don't believe you have an approved offer until you have a contract in your possession in which the seller has signed on the line that is dotted. don't blame the realtor, he's just the messenger. if youre paranoid, become a realtor yourself to take him out of the equation.

I have a house that I'm convinced is possessed by demons.