If you are considering a roommate its best to agree to some basic ground rules from the beginning and address any problems before they arise.
Rules for Roommates:
1. Start out fresh. Move into a new place together with the new roommate. There is no previous knowledge or seniority.
2. Have only one roommate. In a difficult situation arises, there is discussions with one person not two or more. The old theory of two against one would be eliminated.
3. Never live with a bet friend. Becoming roommates with a friend’s friend is reasonable due to the distance in the relationship.
4. Spend some time with the prospective roommate. Find out things they like, dislike, their regular habits, and how they like to spend their time. You wouldn’t be happy living with someone who likes to stay up late and party when you go to sleep early.
5. Trust the vibes. If you don’t get that warm and fuzzy feeling drop them like a hot potato and move on. Never stop using your “crazy detector”. Life is too short to deal with folks in that situation.
6. You sign the lease and your roommate signs a roommate agreement. Speak to your landlord or property manager to understand their policies. If the roommate doesn’t work out you have the option to move them out. If they too are signers on the lease you are stuck with them through the term of the lease agreement.
7. Define ‘clean’ in the roommate agreement. Everyone has different idea of what clean is or could be. This issue can cause serious problems if there is not a clear mutual understanding and in total agreement.
8. In the roommate agreement add the chores list. Each person is clear about their responsibilities and what is expected of them.
9. Put everything in writing. Rent, lease term, cleaning, pets, people, parting, working any and everything possible. Both parties sign and date. Provide your landlord or property manager a copy.
10. Enjoy living in your new home.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Violation Forms
There are three types of notices a landlord uses when a tenant is in violation of the lease agreement.
1. The first, for non-payment of rent is “Pay Rent or Quit” notice or referred to as a Three Day Notice. Typically, giving the tenant three days to pay the required rent including any and all late fees stated in the lease or to vacate the property. If the rent is not paid according to your lease agreement eviction proceedings can then be initiated. Landlords cannot collect rent or any part of monies owed and evict at the same time.
2. The “Cure or Quit” notice informs the tenant they are in violation and specifically what the violation is and where it is stated in the lease agreement. Correction is typically required to be completed within five to thirty days. This notice, for example, can apply to maintaining the yard or cleaning an eyesore at the property. Landlords or their property manager, also if stated in the lease, may have the violation corrected at the tenants expense. This process must be clearly stated in the lease otherwise, enforcing such payment may be difficult to enforce.
3. An “Unconditional Quit” notice is used when tenants have no opportunity to make amends at any level. They are required to vacate the property or you can at that time begin eviction proceedings. This notice can be given at anytime during the lease term.
Posting these types of notices can at times be stressful if not uncomfortable. Hiring a process server to hand deliver and post the required notices can be helpful in ensuring legal and proper service has been accomplished.
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1. The first, for non-payment of rent is “Pay Rent or Quit” notice or referred to as a Three Day Notice. Typically, giving the tenant three days to pay the required rent including any and all late fees stated in the lease or to vacate the property. If the rent is not paid according to your lease agreement eviction proceedings can then be initiated. Landlords cannot collect rent or any part of monies owed and evict at the same time.
2. The “Cure or Quit” notice informs the tenant they are in violation and specifically what the violation is and where it is stated in the lease agreement. Correction is typically required to be completed within five to thirty days. This notice, for example, can apply to maintaining the yard or cleaning an eyesore at the property. Landlords or their property manager, also if stated in the lease, may have the violation corrected at the tenants expense. This process must be clearly stated in the lease otherwise, enforcing such payment may be difficult to enforce.
3. An “Unconditional Quit” notice is used when tenants have no opportunity to make amends at any level. They are required to vacate the property or you can at that time begin eviction proceedings. This notice can be given at anytime during the lease term.
Posting these types of notices can at times be stressful if not uncomfortable. Hiring a process server to hand deliver and post the required notices can be helpful in ensuring legal and proper service has been accomplished.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Summer Watering at Your Rental
Whether or not the owner pays for the water at the rental home or is paid by the tenant an explanation of appropriate water usage should be determined.
Many renters are uninformed and uneducated as to the best times and amounts to water their lawn or flowerbeds. It is the responsibility of the property manager to explain the correct manner for maximum results without being hit by skyrocketing cost.
If you are in doubt as to the best way to water your property, consult with your local water department. Their office can give you the best advice for your area taking into account temperature, soil type and varying watering techniques.
Your local water company will also come to the property and test your sprinkler system to assure the tenant isn’t watering too much. They can measure the output and you will be able to adjust the timer for maximum efficiency at minimum cost.
Be aware, when landscaping your property check with your local nursery for drought resistant plants and other types needed a minimum amount of water.
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Many renters are uninformed and uneducated as to the best times and amounts to water their lawn or flowerbeds. It is the responsibility of the property manager to explain the correct manner for maximum results without being hit by skyrocketing cost.
If you are in doubt as to the best way to water your property, consult with your local water department. Their office can give you the best advice for your area taking into account temperature, soil type and varying watering techniques.
Your local water company will also come to the property and test your sprinkler system to assure the tenant isn’t watering too much. They can measure the output and you will be able to adjust the timer for maximum efficiency at minimum cost.
Be aware, when landscaping your property check with your local nursery for drought resistant plants and other types needed a minimum amount of water.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
RENTAL SCAM
Properties in foreclosure are owned by the bank and typically the bank doesn’t do anything to it for several months. They won’t try to rehab or sell it and the property will be left sitting as if abandoned. This practice leaves a vacant property vulnerable to be quit claimed and listed by someone else as the owners of the property. This practice is illegal but sometimes difficult to catch especially when the banks fail to post a notice of default or list the property in the MLS as a short sale or foreclosure.
Adding to the mix, a prospective tenant, someone searching for a home would have no idea this illegal process has occurred. The prospective tenant applied to rent the property, paid the required fees, signed a lease agreement and moved into the property believing they are dealing with the owner or property management company. What then? If this happens to you as a renter, your only recourse is to try and get the funds paid to lease the property returned and move on. This may be a difficult task as the rightful owner or a registered property manager is not involved and only the person who is involved and that is the person running the scam.
Renters need to obtain more information and review property listings in your area of interest. Ask the person leasing the property how long they have owned or managed the property, ask how long the property has been vacant, if possible, speak to neighbors asking questions about the home, property owner or Management Company or go to the extent of checking the property owner records at your local court house.
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Adding to the mix, a prospective tenant, someone searching for a home would have no idea this illegal process has occurred. The prospective tenant applied to rent the property, paid the required fees, signed a lease agreement and moved into the property believing they are dealing with the owner or property management company. What then? If this happens to you as a renter, your only recourse is to try and get the funds paid to lease the property returned and move on. This may be a difficult task as the rightful owner or a registered property manager is not involved and only the person who is involved and that is the person running the scam.
Renters need to obtain more information and review property listings in your area of interest. Ask the person leasing the property how long they have owned or managed the property, ask how long the property has been vacant, if possible, speak to neighbors asking questions about the home, property owner or Management Company or go to the extent of checking the property owner records at your local court house.
For additional information on this and other renting articles, please visit our web site at www.mrpmrentals.com.
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