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A long-term tenant just moved out and i have a clause in the lease that states that the tenant was not allowed to smoke inside the property however there are smoke stains on the ceilings and ceiling tiles thr...
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General question, I am turning over my first rental and I got the charges from my contractor on damage done and I want to see peoples opinion. Security Deposit: 2600Lease states no smoking/painting walls/no hanging th...
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Firstly, let me say though I have been investing for a handful of years I have only been an active landlord for a the last three. I find myself now reaching the point when I have begun to experience some of the staple...
Hi,I have an unfinished basement in my rental. It has exposed floor joists and exposed underside of hardwood flooring of the first floor apartment. My question is: where is the best placement for the smoke detector to...
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Are there any "must have" items in your home before you rent them out? Not so much must haves for looks, i'm talking more safety products like CO detectors, fire extinguishers? Any thoughts?
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I have a condo that is a second floor unit. The heater is in a heater closet with the cold air intake under it opening up into the bottom of the furnace. Problem with this is the downstairs owners smoke and the furnac...
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Is there any way to completely remove the smell of cigarette smoke from a house, without replacing the carpet?
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Bear with me. These things are always a bit complicated. Our rental is a triplex in California. We had a new tenant move into the middle unit about a month ago. Tenants on either side have lived there for 7+ years. Te...
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We are in the process of closing on a duplex in St Pete. One of the units is occupied with a new lease so we are inheriting those tenants. I wanted to make sure we're not missing anything before we close:Requested an...
Hello...I
have been living at my apartment for over 6 years. I have 10 years of good references besides. Ive always been
respectful to my home and I keep it clean and report problems. I keep
the yard clean and h...