I'm still hesitant about advising that you rekey until you are sure that you legally can. I would seek the advise of a local attorney, Landlord's association or local court to make sure you are on firm ground.
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I'm still hesitant about advising that you rekey until you are sure that you legally can. I would seek the advise of a local attorney, Landlord's association or local court to make sure you are on firm ground.
Hmmmm... I'm still working on this to find out! I'll let you know, but I have the locksmith scheduled for 2p. I went by the house again and it was dark. Trash container still at the street. They simply are not there! But, I will verify that I have enough to show abandonment!Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottGem
I did change the locks. However, the locksmith came when the tenants were there with a big truck. We didn't lock them out, but allowed them to continue to get their stuff out. I knew there was no way they would be there over a weekend without power, water or gas. We came back later that night & the house was cleaned out (except for their mess and a few remaining items I guess they left for me).
We were there all day cleaning - overall not terrible. A few minor repairs will need to be done, but no major damage. There is a smell upstairs which we cannot figure out what it is, but we thinking carpet cleaning will end that.
They left a small air hockey table & desk so I'll notify them & put them in storage until the end of the month.
Now, I'm planning on taking them to small claims. I'm putting all the charges together, but do I wait until I rent so I know the exact amount? Is there anything I need to include besides rent and cleaning (per the Appendix in our lease).
Do I also report them to the credit agencies? Before or after court? And who should I use for this?
Also, who do you recommend for future background checks?
Wait until you find a new tenant. So you have all the costs. I wouldn't bother reporting them to credit agencies, but if there is a landlord association in your area, I would report it to them and they should also be able to recommend someone for background checks.
Will do! I also wonder how to access for damages. For instance, in the kitchen, there is cosmetic damage to the faucet along with finger nail polish on the tile/grout/cabinets/counter there. There is also a burn mark on the master vanity from a flat iron on white countertop.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottGem
Faucet Before: http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k4...cet-before.jpg
Faucet After: http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k4...CARROLL119.jpg
You can see where they have literally "picked off" the black on the handle & finger nail polish is on that & the tile/grout behind. This is not a cheap faucet - Home Depot price is $719.10! GROHE Ladylux Plus Faucet, Stainless Steel and Black - 33759KD0 at The Home Depot
I took a picture of the damage on the counter in the master bath, but it didn't turn out well. I need to take another one. Where there is other damage like blinds, I can easily just get a replacement cost for it when I make the purchase, but how do you access damage to items like this where they still function.
What a beautiful faucet, how disrespectful.
I don't have any legal advice on the matter, just wanted to tell you what a beautiful home you are renting, although I could only see a bit of it.
Thanks! Here's the listing... UPDATE: BERRYHILL, 2700 SF 4/2/2 w/ Study, Backs to GreenbeltQuote:
Originally Posted by Justwantfair
That is beautiful. Do you rent it furnished? I would think that $775 deposit is not enough, especially after all this trouble. Protect yourself and the home.
You may be right! I agree that the deposit is probably too low. I'll talk to my husband about it. We do not rent it furnished.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justwantfair
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