when i buy that house that door is MINE no matter if the tenant bought it?

Question

And it wasnt just nail holes she ripped out mollies from panneling leaving holes she had dig marks in the floor from moving...that door was MINE when i bought the house.. its like this u rent to someone the tenant decides to isntall a new sink// then move out and take sink and leave nothing there,.,,,,well b4 i bought the house there was a door there she changed it threw it away i bought hoiuse door was attached she never told me she bought it and the worst part is she never even put a replacement door. i know nail holes arent nothing but if her olld car leaks oil all the time she moves i should be able to take $$ FROM SECDEP for resealing ... we had to find out who owed the $$$ to her then find out if it was owed period.. thej judge never let me show any damages or letter i gave tio her explaining damages.. i could go to lowes rightnow get an esitmate for the items and hbave it be 600 but i was honest and matched the door pricing wise by the way it looked SHE OWES ME $$

Answer 1

You have an excellent case.

Technically, anything that is physically attached to the house is considered a "fixture". By definition, this includes doors. Fixtures remain the property of the owner.

Try small claims court. It's easier, more cost effective and less burueacratic to get a quick judgment in your favor. Be organized and prepared with evidence (i.e. pictures, replacement quotes & estimates, valuations, time frames, lease agreements, etc). You can file such a case at the courthouse in your county seat, if you live in the USA.

This would be a good time to itemize any other damages left by your destructive tenant. They should have motivation to cooperate, because they will likely need a good rental reference sometime in the future. It should be obvious to them that they have basically vandalized your house.

Please let me know what additional information you need, before you choose the best answer!

Answer 2

First of all, if you communicated with your tennant and the court the way you wrote your question, I could see why she did what she did and why the judge wouldn't let you show your letter or damages. If your tennant was evicted you have to file damages and letter with the court so they and she has a copy on file. If she just moved out on you, you still have to do the same thing. A little advice, have someone write for you and give you some grammar lessons as well as communication lessons. Being an idiot landlord doesn't make tennants happy. Cut your losses and move on. Remember to double ck all applicants before renting, and do a walk through before renting with each applicant making a list of everything they see wrong and have signed. Lease wise, make sure it is stated in lease regarding damages to be paid by lesee and replacements to any of the physical property are to stay with property upon leaving. Do your research!!!!!

Answer 3

You are wrong ... and no matter how many times you post, it will not change the outcome.

It was your responsibilty to inquire when you signed the contract to buy the house as to exactly what was or not included with the sale and to verify this with the tenants.

I have seen many contracts of sale that include "all appliances", yet when we verify this with the tenant we find out that the tenant owns the fridge, a/c, stove or whatever. When we represent a seller, we send a letter to each tenant asking them if any fixtures or appliances are theirs, and what if any amount of security they have deposited with the landlord.

YOU CANNOT TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY THAT IS NOT YOURS. Get that concept through your thick skull.

It was YOUR responsibilty to make sure that the security deposit was transferred from the prior owner to you, and if the prior owner claimed there was no security deposit, you should have verified this with the tenant.

The Judge did not find in your favor because you are WRONG.

Accept that and get over it.

Answer 4

God I hate tenants.. if she has made physical changes to the property without your permission in writing she has violated the terms of most normal lease agreements.

She damaged it, she need to pay for repairs.. You can sue her for damages and repairs (including labor) .. Absolutely if she did what you said she didn't she wouldn't get a dime of deposit back and she would be liable to pay any damages above the deposit that occured while she was a resident.

If you did not get the security deposit from the prior owner they owe you that. That is generally stipulates as part of any rental transfer from one owner to the next. Deposits held in escrow need to be transferred.

Answer 5

If she wanted to keep the door she bought she should have saved the old door for you and put it back on. She should have notified you before making any repairs, if it needed a door you were responsible for fixing it. You can sue her for this.

Answer 6

The door is your, its her bad for doing all that stuff. You shouldnt even have to worry about this. She is the one who owes you cash. Nothing more nothing less.

Answer 7

BEFORE you do anything take PLENTY of pictures of the damage - what is and what is not - then discuss this with her and take notes and then see an attorney - she is wrong and she should know it and is hoping that you don't!@

Answer 8

After they installed the door, it became a fixture to the real estate. Thus, it is yours.

Answer 9

im not sure what your question is