25 July 2015 | 17 replies
There is a ton of misconception and confusion out there regarding mold in the indoor environment.
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16 June 2015 | 4 replies
Either one can be a problem, where one tenant takes over the yard, and/or they aren't taking care of the yard.With the four-plex, you just hire a gardener, and there should be minimal problems regarding the common areas, compared to a duplex.For what it's worth.
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2 December 2019 | 12 replies
Many days passed, and the tenant was having a barbecue in the backyard (with the dangerous tree), and a gardener and the PM showed up to trim the tree.
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13 April 2016 | 23 replies
Since they have cousins or friends who kick in doors.
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20 April 2016 | 26 replies
One of my additional riders is for water damage from indoor flooding.
2 May 2016 | 6 replies
#D, Garden Grove, CA 92841 CSLB#892310 DOSH#921
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4 May 2016 | 8 replies
On day one I took a garden sprayer and mixed a heavy concentration of commercial bleach and water.
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24 September 2018 | 7 replies
Have to say though, they did me a massive favor as I fired my gardener and evicted a tenant from their conversation.
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8 May 2016 | 13 replies
They even complained on one that the local chipmunks and squirrels had eaten their plants in the garden (complete with photos of chewed plants) - and the remedy they sought for each of these filings was termination of the lease.
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4 May 2016 | 5 replies
I would also agree that hiring out the lawn/garden care and raising the rents is always the best option.