Paul Tibok
FL security deposit regarding pets and paint
Hello BP, beginner investor here. Just closed on my first duplex two weeks ago, house hacking and loving it! This question is actually about my security deposit I'm trying to get back from my apartment I just left. I ...
Jeff J.
getting rid of the smoke smell?
I have an apartment that was completely painted and a new carpet put in a year ago. The tenant is moving out and was a HEAVY smoker. I will be washing the carpet but can I get the smell out of the apartment wit...
Howard Summers
Flooring Replacement
In August of 2015 I bought my first investment property and I have had two roomates living me and paying me rent. I am about to buy my second property and I have three tenants lined up. For the first property though...
Elaine Chua
Lawful Deduction on Tenant Security Deposit
I have inquiring when it is lawful to deduct the security deposit from a tenant?Our tenant had decided to terminate her lease with 5 months left to fulfil. She gave us 30 days notice due to last minute work relocation...
Rick F.
Maintenance - is prior tenant pet presence/cleaning included?
Hello all,We recently purchased and rented out a town-home, and discovered that after the tenant had moved in, signed lease - that although we had cleaned the place (basic carpet, windows, walls, counters etc.) we did...
Mike Franco
should carpets be replaced every 10 years regardless?
I don't wear shoes in my own house, so my 27 year old carpet is still in great condition.On the other hand, I can put new carpet in a rental, and within 1 year, it will look 10 years old.How do you decide a carpet is ...
Patrick Kelly
Carpet Tiles
I've seen carpet tiles used in a lot of commercial properties and was wondering if they are worth using in small multi-family units. This is a C property in a B+ area and I'm looking to rehab. It has tenants in it, bu...
Charlie Moore
Name a time you kept MOST or ALL of a tenants security deposit
- Normal wear and tear is something I have trouble defining, I often have to pay 300-900.00 to get the home "rental Ready " again.- Have you EVER held onto a full deposit? Can you explain the context and situation
Account Closed
Help! Maintenance not good enough.
Please help,
I have lived in my apartment for 2.5 years, never a missed or late payment. Replaced my broken microwave myself to not bother the landlord.
My cat walked in and out of the blinds enough times to break a...
Alik Levin
Move out disposition of deposits dispute
Dear all,
I have tenants that moved out leaving behind heavily soiled carpet and I have deducted damage from deposit. Now they are disputing it and accusing me in discrimination and bullying against single mothers (t...