Gisela Pallares
How do you determine what normal wear and tear is???
Hi all,I currently own a duplex. Live in one side and rent the other. Have had my current tennants for 2 years now and they have always been good with rent. Through these couple of years, there has been repairs that w...
Therese V.
Review my 2 addendums please?
I have 2 addendums that I am adding to the lease. Tell me what you think?
SECURITY ALARM ADDENDUM
The security alarm on premises is not activated or maintained by the landlord. The tenant may decide to ...
Wendy Busa
Homeowner warranties are they worth it?
New investor, have a duplex under contract. It's built in 1955. Had the inspection today and other than some electrical seems like most appliances and mechanicals are operating fine, but are about 16 years old, is it ...
Dillon Dull
Repairs for Tenants who have not paid their rent yet
One of my tenants dryers stopped working they texted me today, they have not paid their rent for this month and they have been paying their rent a month late almost every month so they are essentially never caught up....
Account Closed
Tenant responsibility for Personal Property (incl w/out warranty)
Hi, I am a prospective tenant reviewing a lease which states:
"The following items of personal property are included in the Premises without warranty and landlord will not maintain, repair or replace them..."I unders...
Tassia Fisher
Appliances for rental properties
I could use some advice on purchasing appliances, replacing or repairing AC unit on a rental property. How much do you typically spend on these items when rehabbing a rental property?
Joe Wall
New vs used appliances- stove and refridgerator
What is your opinion on used vs new appliances? I cannot find refrigerators locally and I will be house-hacking a duplex. I bought one but it has dings in it. Should I just buy new if I wanna rent out the 3rd bedro...
Yolanda W Cuevas
Where to draw the line? Tenant Wants to Take Over
Where should I draw the line? Always, a few days before rent is due I get a maintenance request.My tenant is a self-described handy person and he also works in an appliance repair and sales shop. He is the first tenan...
Marcus Auerbach
Where to order appliances - covid appliance shortage
I usually order appliance packages from HD; mostly because it's quick and easy and they deliver. I usually get a stainless steel package of a electric glastop stove, microwave, dishwasher and side by side fridge with ...
Wendy Jiang
Where do you buy appliances?
The tenants who have lived 16+ years at one of our units are moving out. The stove, range hood, and fridge were purchased by the previous landlord but are definitely 16+ years old. We are trying to buy a new set befor...