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Christopher Cannon Taking over existing tenants
25 June 2023 | 5 replies
When you put in the offer, state that you want certified copies of the lease and the full security deposit transferred to you at closing along with prorated rents (in case you are not taking possession on the 1st). 
Amanda Sutherlin Owner Finance deal- has 2 mortgages, Agreement for Deed …Can I even buy this thing?
10 February 2015 | 39 replies
If it is commercial, then the bar to predatory went up, but there can still be issues with it.You told her to see an attorney, that's as far as you should go, she has to clean this up before she can do anything with it, other than lease it and she is sub-letting rights of possession at that.I suggest you not get personally involved, generally that doesn't end well, no creative, savvy, profitable deal here except to just buy it, if that is a deal.
Chris B. Declaring service animals / emotional support animals prior to signing the lease
16 May 2023 | 21 replies
I also appreciate the feedback everyone has provided as this introduces different thoughts and viewpoints to consider.Thank you for the reference to FHEO-2013-01.Here are some interesting excerpts from the document:"Housing providers are to evaluate a request for a reasonable accommodation to possess an assistance animal in a dwelling using the general principles applicable to all reasonable accommodation requests.
Joshua Ocean U guys r a bunch of powerless landlords.
23 February 2023 | 39 replies
It's patience you clearly do not possess
Gloria A. Tenants No Longer Responding and haven't paid pet fee or partial security deposit
18 January 2023 | 40 replies
Aloha,I would at least offer them the opportunity to vacate without penalty, only paying for actual days of possession until they turn over the keys, with the unit in same condition as at move in.
Jim K. To the lurkers: How to weed out landlord dreamers in the forums
18 July 2022 | 12 replies
He just ran out the ten days he had to appeal and the order of possession was issued on Monday.
Account Closed If you wish you had one skill....
21 February 2016 | 19 replies
The most valuable skill Hubby and I possess is the ability to learn.
Lorraine J Courtney Q: Landlord eviction Question
7 January 2022 | 5 replies
I can warn you against certain character attributes of certain local district magistrates here: which ones likes plaintiff landlords to sit quietly and say nothing beyond the bare facts of the case, which ones prefers to learn more about both parties involved in the case and their general problems, which ones usually takes one day to reach a judgment on possession, which ones usually take three. 
Steven Barr About to purchase first 4-plex - rent raise trap???
29 January 2022 | 10 replies
Make sure you get copies of the leases, pro-rated rent and deposits written into the contract and if any leases are expiring tell them not to renew as you either want it vacant upon possession or you will renew the lease yourself after closing.
Andrea Proeber Have any Florida landlords used this on squatters with success?
28 June 2023 | 2 replies
(a) A person who fails to comply with the direction of the law enforcement officer to surrender possession or occupancy violates s. 810.08.