An inherited long term (6 years in the apartment, 1 month under my ownership) tenant has asked if I have a carpet cleaner.  I don't have a carpet cleaner so I told them that.  I could rent one and clean their carpet o...

Currently, my unit is being turned over (painted, repaired) from tenants who lived there for 5 years.I will be having my contractor itemize the following costs for repairs to deduct from their security deposit of $220...

Hi Everyone,Just got a quote on carpets for four bedrooms at 900sqft and they said they could do it for $2K.  (In Gulf coast not too far from Tampa).  The sells rep from Empire was EXTREMELY pushy. One of the pushiest...

A tenant is moving out. She had the apartment steam cleaned and now there is a strong cat smell. She insists it is from a previous tenant and I have never noticed a cat there during her tenancy.

First question: is ...

If you shampoo your carpets, forget about buying the high dollar Bissel and Rug Doctor carpet shampoo mixes.  They are about $20 a bottle.  Get Fabuloso general purpose cleaner to put in your machine.  It's about $3 f...

What is reasonable wear and tear?  I have a 2 year old buy and hold.  I painted the entire interior and had new carpet put in.  The tenant was there for 2 years.   They patched the wall holes and left the white spackl...

I have a prospective tenant/roommate wanting to move in. Prospective tenant asked that their bedroom be steam cleaned as pet dander.

I have a dog. (Yes... despite all my complaining about pets.)
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Is this a reason...

Good evening,I just picked up a rental property in a good area As-IS. The house needs cosmetic fix up.New PaintCleaned up New CarpetThe previous owner had a cat and smoked cigarettes in the house. I am seeking advice ...

This is my 1st property in Memphis.  I am looking for handyman, painter, and/or carpet cleaner. Looking for reasonable, reliable repairmen.  All of you Memphis BPers would you please give me some recommendations.  Tha...

My sister has a house in Cerritos, California.  The carpet was 10 years old and ok condition.  She rented it out to a family and for some reason, they were unable to move in so they subleased it to another person who ...