 WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Jun 27, 2016 9:25 AM
 WOW, what to do?? (by Gail K [GA]) Jun 27, 2016 9:47 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Jun 27, 2016 9:49 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Kristy [LA]) Jun 27, 2016 10:20 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Moshe [CA]) Jun 27, 2016 10:26 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Vee [OH]) Jun 27, 2016 10:32 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Jun 27, 2016 11:01 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by JR [ME]) Jun 27, 2016 11:22 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by CJ [MO]) Jun 27, 2016 11:30 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Jun 27, 2016 12:58 PM
WOW, what to do?? (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Jun 27, 2016 9:34 PM
WOW, what to do?? (by John [NY]) Jun 27, 2016 10:07 PM
WOW, what to do?? (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Jun 28, 2016 4:42 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Jun 28, 2016 9:51 AM
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 9:25 AM
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State Specific Question About: FLORIDA (FL)
Tenant just called, told me that "I am Evil, evil, the most disgusting person he ever met..." I hung up.
Long story, when he checked out June 4th, 2016, he gave me no forwarding address, just asked to call and he will pickup the deposit but wanted to leave the pots in the backyard for pickup later, (along with lots of trash) I did say O.k. but I just wanted to get them out. So I promptly put everything on the curb. Four days later he called, mad his pots were gone. They always wanted more, Chris the ceiling fans make too much noise, I can't sleep. Chris the toilets seats are dirty. So I replaced all with new, then it's Chris, the toilets make funny noises, so I replaced them too. Then replaced the rubber strip on the garage door because he found a dead snake in the garage. I really was happy when they called and told me they were going. And all they did when they left was shampoo the carpet, left dust, dirt, mold in the bath.
It was a long 15 months and this Saturday I'll give them their deposit back but now with the phone cursing, this is a first for me. I did mail them their deposit, "last know address", it's on its way back to me undeliverable. Sat is 30 days, I am going to take a cleaning fee $350 and give him back 650, I just don't need to get into a fight ya know.
Suggestions?? --138.162.x.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Gail K [GA]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 9:47 AM
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Did you take plenty of pictures of the condition of the rental unit after move out to justify the cleaning fee just in case this tenant decides to sue over not receiving all their deposit?
Gail --73.20.xxx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 9:49 AM
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Yes,
I take plenty of pictures before and after, and I keep a journal of notes, just like the phone call I just received. --138.162.x.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Kristy [LA]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 10:20 AM
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Give him what his deposit is and move on. Next time, don't be so accommodating to the tenant's requests. If someone complains, you check it out. But unless the ceiling fan is unoperable or dangerous, I wouldn't change it. It sets a precedence that you are going to swoop in and fix anything they don't like. Unless you are a luxury market landlord, I wouldn't even bother with these items. If something is noisy, etc, I tell them I will check it out on my next maintenance check of the place. Most times they never ask about it again because it wasn't a real issue. --174.70.xxx.x |
WOW, what to do?? (by Moshe [CA]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 10:26 AM
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So you agreed that they could leave their pots in the backyard for pickup later, then you put them out on the curb (and promptly).
Now, you are complaining that they don't think highly of you. I don't know if "evil" is a serious epithet, but you made a deal, and then broke it without a second though. If not "evil", what should they call you? A Florida giver?
--71.118.xx.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 10:32 AM
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You need to have an accounting of the cleaning costs, this is deducted from the damage deposit, save the photos for court but make a note of them in the accounting statement. Stuff left is only left till next trash day. --76.188.xxx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 11:01 AM
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Kristy and Vee, Thank you, Moshe, your right, two wrongs do not make a right. Live and learn and move on. Thanks to everyone for the feedback, great recommendations and you all have valid points. Stick to the written lease and don't let future tenants pull the "oh by the ways". --138.162.x.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by JR [ME]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 11:22 AM
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DO NOT HAVE THIS PERSON COME TO YOUR HOME OR PREMISES. His behavior on the phone call is not normal. Insist he give you an address to mail the refund and accounting. Maybe offer to meet him in the local police station. Get there early and let the on-duty police person know. --24.39.xx.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by CJ [MO]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 11:30 AM
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We all make mistake. Especially under stress and deal with many problems at once. --97.91.xxx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 12:58 PM
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Next time ALL tenant belongings need to be off the premises on the day they are out because your "turn-over crew" will be arriving on that day. Got it? (This is true even if your turn-over crew consists of your wife with a mop -- but the tenants do not need to know this.) --98.145.xx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 9:34 PM
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I would have been mad too, you gave permission and threw out his stuff, as stated before fixing problems is one thing but jumping through hoops over non emergencies is another, you sent the accounting by law and have proof, get an address to send him his money and tell him straight up this is what he is getting and why. Never meet in person for these type exchanges, people down here are crazy. --71.1.xx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by John [NY]) Posted on: Jun 27, 2016 10:07 PM
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I think you may owe him for the things of his in the backyard you threw out, So I would add the cost of those pots and pans back in to the money I return as a deposit. After all, he could sue and win since you agreed to let him leave them, and threw them out only 4 days later. --71.115.xxx.xx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Jun 28, 2016 4:42 AM
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Welcome to world of being evil.
Document document document.
Take it from a retired senior chief
Standards are standards and you will get only what you inspect. --72.23.xxx.xxx |
WOW, what to do?? (by Chris [FL]) Posted on: Jun 28, 2016 9:51 AM
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Thank you to all, it is what it is..., I am also a retired Senior Chief and document document document wins everyday of the week.
In the end, the lease spells it out quite clearly and we/I make it long signing process and have them initial every page, and the move in move out insp log, signed again. I have been to small claims court a couple times and with documentation it's cut and dry and I've never lost, that does not mean I've collected oh contraire, however, this is another live and learn, education is never free, be it formal or the school of hard knocks.
Life is a long road, I am in no hurry to get there. Happy 4th to all. --138.162.x.xx |
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