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Atwan Kwan Pays Rent!...... but loves cats.....
21 September 2016 | 34 replies

My tenant has been with us for a year and a half. Rent is about 15% over market with a rent increase 6 months ago and they haven't missed!HOWEVER  ...... when I  sent a contractor over for a few minor violations (smok...

Wendy Vaidic Getting Rid of animal urine smell
8 April 2016 | 20 replies

We bought a house to flip that smells of urine & other animal odors.  We have cut out & replaced drywall that was a problem but there is still an odor & we can't find where it is.  Has anyone had success w...

Carol Venolia Eliminating dog pee smell
9 July 2017 | 18 replies

I'm guessing this topic has been discussed many times, but this is my first time with this problem, so I appreciate your forbearance.I have a rental with wall-to-wall carpeting. I had a tenant with a dog. Apparently t...

Ken Nyczaj Scrub walls to remove smoke damage
23 June 2018 | 28 replies

Hey Everyone,Just closed on my first flip in Maryland. The seller smoked heavily in the property, house is 1250 sq ft and is a rancher style. I was thinking we needed to remove carpet, scrub walls, and then prime, but...

Tom Summers Advice on dealing with a tenant
15 July 2019 | 1 reply

Hello all,First time rental owner. Recently closed on a side by side double and I’m looking for some advice on how to engage with my tenant. She has been there for 4+ years and looking to stay. Current rent is a littl...

Justin Baca Cigarette Smell in Townhouse
20 September 2019 | 1 reply

Hello All - I'm under contract on a townhouse that was smoked in for 18-20 years. The seller repainted the walls and replaced the flooring in the entire house with vinyl flooring. The house is vacant but the smell is ...

Freddy T. Tenants are smoking weed and strong smell is radiating to my second unit.
8 November 2023 | 11 replies

I just bought a duplex about 2 weeks ago with tenants in one unit already living there. I realized that the tenants are heavy marijuana smokers and have permeated the smell to my other unit. I am having issues showing...

Michael Limjoco Pet Smell Issue?
17 August 2023 | 8 replies

Hello fellow investors and biggerpockets forum members, we are hoping for some guidance from other investors who have experienced a similar issue in the past. We have a rental unit where the previous tenant had pets. ...

Charles Oglesby What to do about a smoking tenant after she leaves...
12 October 2018 | 6 replies

I have a unit that is coming available at the end of the month. During our inspection a few months back we could smell smoke in the unit. I am assuming that despite our letter she went back to smoking in the unit.My ...

Adair Smith Dog Pee on Wood Floors- HELP!!!
4 August 2009 | 10 replies

I've got this great deal on a historic home only problem is 4 dogs were locked in the house for several weeks and of course used to bathroom on the floor. The house smells so bad you just have to walk by it and you c...