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Yolanda
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 11:01 pm |
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| Great! Hope you acquire good tenants in the future!
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Landlord Paul
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 09:00 pm |
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It became a non-issue. One decided the apartment was too far of a commute, the other needs to get out of their existing lease and they haven't found a tenant to take over their apartment.
So we don't need to make a decision, it has been made for us.
Thanks for your advice though
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Yolanda
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Posted: Wed Apr 9th, 2008 07:42 pm |
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| As long as you do your research, you will be fine. In time it will all come together. Keep us posted as to what you decide.
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Landlord Paul
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Posted: Wed Apr 9th, 2008 02:00 pm |
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We have 2 two families, so a total of 4 units.
We are total novices.
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Posted: Wed Apr 9th, 2008 12:54 pm |
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Landlord Paul,
How many rentals do you have?
Lead based paint: Must be disclosed to all tenants if built prior to 1978. You do not have to certify that it is lead-based paint free.
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Yolanda
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Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 04:28 pm |
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| Landlord Paul, when I first started out as an LL, I also thought certain areas were too small for a family. I suggest you research the area and call apartment complexes to find out the parameters. For some families, 700 square feet is a lot of space and will acommodate a couple and child just fine. Make sure you do a thorough background check and check references before leasing. Read state statutes and local law to find out how many adults per bedrooms. In Texas, you can have up to 3 adults for every bedroom...uhm? In reference to lead based paint, there are forms you can sign that you have no knowledge of it and you must give a copy of the tenant. If you know there is lead based paint, it needs to be addressed. Again, do your research. Be careful in rejecting a family, because you cannot discriminate. Again, read state statutes and local law. You can click on the legal resource link above and find your state, or google the info. Let us know what you decide!
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Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 02:46 pm |
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I am in Conncecticut by the way.
Thanks again.
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Landlord Paul
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Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 01:13 pm |
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We have had two families apply for our 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment isn't big (700 square feet) and each family will have 3 people living there - one a couple with a 3 year old, the other a mother with 2 adult children. Plus with a 3 year old, we would have to certify that it is lead paint free and quite frankly, it is an old building, it may have lead paint.
We think it is too many people for the little apartment. Is this a valid reason to reject them? Do we tell them this or just tell them no thank you?
What can we do if we don't want them?
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