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Dawn Anastasi Why I won't take double security deposits for bad tenants
28 September 2015 | 18 replies
And, they must have thought that going upstairs or outside to urinate was "too inconvenient" for them, because 8 bottles of uncapped urine was found in the back storage room.In the actual upper unit itself, the carpeting was pretty stained up and there was ground up food in it. 
Lori Marra Renting To Students
6 September 2017 | 30 replies
Then you can kid proof it in many ways like using plywood under the Sheetrock so they can't put holes in it, making each room furnished including their own refrigerator and each room have a lock and deadbolt.The floors can be done in acid stained concrete that is nearly indestructible, the garage can be divided into storage lockers and one room for an office so you have reason to be there at any time.
Mat Herold Negligence/Willful Misconduct - Dealing with a stupid tenant
22 May 2015 | 4 replies
May 2nd I noticed staining on the garage ceiling, I'm in there all the time and this was the first sign.
Byron Bohlsen Security Deposit and smokers
2 July 2015 | 13 replies
Just use a good primer sealer stain killer and then paint over top of that...
Account Closed Can Landlords Raise Rent on Outdated Dump to Same as Updated?
14 June 2016 | 20 replies
Our carpets are so old, they have stains that magically return after shampooing, and the walls have places that crumble, the bathroom fan is the cheapest kind you can get so it gets moldy if we don't clean it constantly....we've probably paid so much extra in cleaning supplies, too, that wouldn't have been needed if we had updates.  
Jack B. $300-$400 below market rent: to raise or not?
10 June 2016 | 29 replies
Current market rent is $1,750, so I'm leaving about 5K profit on the table each year...They are for the most part taking care of the place, a few stains on the carpet but looks like carpet cleaning will get it out.
Raissa Evans Damage that was covered up but still visible?
6 June 2016 | 6 replies
My lease states (removed the parts not at all applicable):Deductions:(a) damages to the Property, excluding normal wear and tear, and all reasonable costs associated to repair the Property;(b) costs for which Tenant is responsible to clean, deodorize, exterminate, and maintain the Property;(f) unpaid pet charges;(q) cost to restore walls, flooring, landscaping or any alteration to the Property not approved in writing by Landlord; and(r) damages to the Property caused by smoking, including but not limited to stains, burns, odors, and removal of debris.Here's a photo of one of the door frames, for example.
Alan Duff Negotiations with Seller
26 April 2016 | 10 replies
Lots of deferred maintenance, not major things, but stained asphalt shingles, gutters need replaced, brick building need power washed, a couple of the fascia and soffit boards need replaced, all trim needs painting, ugly amateur ceiling repair where leak occurred, missing drop ceiling tiles in bathroom, no landscaping.
Kenneth Sok Rehabs and 70% rule in a hot market (Houston, TX)
17 July 2015 | 8 replies
If the cabinets are ok but just a poor/dated stain/color, a flipper has to replace.
Anthony Chung Pet fee and deposit?
4 December 2017 | 4 replies
A pet will cause damage, even if it's only staining the carpet or making brown spots on the lawn.