James M.
30 - Day Notice with Prepaid Last Months Rent
Hey guys, I've got a quick question which has thrown me for a bit of a spin. I am finally closing escrow on my first duplex, which will be owner occupied, so the time has come to put in the notice at my current reside...
Mark Smith
Get Rid of Smoke Smell
Hello all,I'm interested in purchasing a property currently owned and occupied by someone who smokes like a chimney. What are the basics for cleaning it up and getting rid of the smell? Remove all carpeting and I fi...
Prateek Bansal
Security Deposit Refund dispute - Tenant running a dog Kennel
Hi, My tenant moved out a few weeks back and recently I found out from the neighbors and online posting that they were running a dog kennel at my place. My rental agreement mentioned they were allowed to have only 1 ...
Brandon Kelly
Overpriced property managment work
I am in the middle of my first turn over with a new property manager and it is not going real smooth. Among other issues, I just got a bill for $253.46 for rekeying the house. In a list of other items that need to be ...
Shodhan Patel
Security deposit Questions
AllNeed some help/advice My tenant who rented the house for half a decade left only giving 2 wk notice (contract said 3 months). He ruined the place, more than normal wear and tear on floors, walls and bathrooms. The ...
Scott K.
Floors leaving feet blackened - tips on effective mopping/deep cleaning strategies?
Seems in most of my houses this becomes a problem after a year or so of use on hardwood/tile floors. The dirt or perhaps rubber from black soled shoes just builds up over time with heavy traffic.Any suggestions on how...
John Cimino
Apartment Turnover Cleaning Recommendation in Wilmington, DE
My tenant moved out and left quite a mess. The place smells a little of smoke, the one room has some poorly cleaned up pet stains and the appliances are a mess. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a cleaning ...
Zach Ziskin
Flooring on a rehab -- carpet, tile or laminate?
Forgive me if this is a really newbie question (well, I am a newbie :mrgreen: ), but what is the best option to go with when redoing flooring on a rehab project, both from a cost perspective and resale factor--carpet...
Bill Crider
Make-Ready after a Covid-19 Positive Tenant
What measures are needed after a Covid-19 Positive tenant moves out of a rental? What additional cleaning/disinfecting measures are needed? I assume washing all surfaces, including walls, doors, counters, bathrooms, k...
Aaron J Latal
How to clean a very dirty linoleum floor?
My dog had diarrhea all over the floor in my basement. I have mopped and remopped it and it still stinks. I am hoping someone here has a suggestion on how to clean this floor and get the stink out. I am looking for ...