After Eviction From Court
Has any had to ever remove a teanant stuff out of an apartment. Teanant has been evicted but has not came and got all stuff out the apartment. I would like to hear some ideas on what to do with all teanant stuff. I want to put it beside the road, but looks like I am going to have to do it myself. Open to any ideas, Thanks
Depending upon your state laws, you usually have to store it for at least 30 days.
What I have done is put it into a storage locker under the tenants name, paying for the first 30 days. Then send the storage info to their previous/work addresses and put a small ad in the newspaper.
If they want their stuff, they must see me for the key.
Pictures are an absolute must.
John (LV)
jfmlv,
Interesting approach. Can the tenant come after you for using their name without their permission? I thought storage locker agrements were contracts so if you enetr one in the tenants name, how is this possible without their consent?
JS.
As mentioned above, document everything and retain property are a must. Find out the rules in your state and use them to your advantage. Love the leverage a computer or personal files have on making them pay back rent or for damages. Even "broke people" find the money needed to get something important out of storage.
LOK as you know each state is different with their landlord/tenant laws.
I would like to be in one of those states where they still tar and feather you for non-payment.
Now THAT would keep the vacancy rates in check with the units clean and in good repair.
John (LV)
Despite Texas wanting to legislate against just about all creative real estate, they are still the best traditional landlording state. The courts are very pro-landlord in their rulings; however, Texas is a non-garnishment state; it was founded by debtors, so they wrote it in the constitution.
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The leasing company can sign the form as the landlord or might just have a block only for the tenant to sign. At the end of the year you should receive a printout of all income and expenses for tax purposes as proof of what they say you are earning in rent. If you think there is fraud, drive by the house and see if you can ask the tenant how much then pay, could do it as if you are looking to lease a house in the neighborhood for you, child, or friend...
You have an agency relationship. You are the landlord and the property management company is just your agent.
You have a right to a copy of the signed lease. These days, with mortgage lenders demanding a copy of my leases to verify the rental income on my tax return, I always get a copy of any new lease any of my property management companies execute on my behalf.
A letter from your attorney should prod the property management company to comply.
When your next lease is up, you may want to consider changing management companies.[ Edited by NewKidInTown3 on Date 01/21/2011 ]
Unless there is something in your lease about leaving the tank full/empty the fuel is usually treated as personal property. It would be no different if your tenant burned it there or took it with them. The public assistance is about them not your unit.
Always check your state and local codes/laws as they may be different from mine.
Jim
We are trying to go with hardwoods and tile.
The laminate tiles still need to be changed out 3-4 years. But as far as the tiles, those should last quite a few years, and the hardwood should be refinished 5+ years.
Hello guys ! I want to ask you that what is your opinion about concrete flooring! is not it good options to choose as now we are talking about most suitable flooring for tenant point of view. I think concrete flooring will provide the best because it needs to be repaired less and will last long.although having laminated tiles is also a good option but i do not think that carpet and hardwood flooring would be so tenant friendly.
Every chance I get with a vacancy, I ceramic tile as much as I can get away with. HD has specials as low as .68/ ft.
I would say tile is the absolute best because it boasts the lowest maitenance and highest health benefit.
Carpet can stay for a long time but then you have god knows what literally imbedded in it.
Concrete is good, but if it gets cracked or something then it will be much more difficult and expensive to fix than just replacing one tile.
Hardwood would be my second choice as it only needs to be maintained every 5+ years.
Good luck!
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What does you rental policy say about late payments and credit?
Develop on and you wont have to waste time every time someone submits an application