Andrew S.
Long term tenant wants carpet cleaned
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...
Bryan S.
What should Carpets cost?
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...
Esther Kim
Security Deposit Deductions - Southern CA
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...
Brendan O'Brien
Cat pee in apartment
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 ...
Paul Sandhu
Paul's tip of the day
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...
Steve Garner
Reasonable wear and tear
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...
Jon K.
Is bedroom carpet cleaned a reasonable request for tenant/roommate?
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...
Jimmy Samai
Bad smell and Cat piss in House
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 ...
Joe Moore
Rental in Memphis
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...
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carpet
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 ...