Amount of rent is about half the standard amount; landlord will not make any repairs nor replace existing appliances if one fails or stops working; does not do a background check nor base rentability based on income nor credit rating; states renter is responsible for replacing any appliances that fail - and can take them as their own if they ever leave; allows pets; allows renter to modify house with fencing or patio if he/she wants - at his own expense.
I rent out two such properties - houses - and have been told I am breaking the law with this practice. Both are in good areas and neither needs any repairs. I believe in giving the little guy a second chance. Is that such a bad thing? Why or why not? Would you rent a house with these circumstances?
2006-09-16 01:23:36 · 10 answers · asked by north79004487 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
All appliances were purchased brand new in last 5 years - stainless steel. Both properties fully insured in the event of fire/natural disaster. One property mgmt company suggested rent at $2,550 - I charge $900. With a monthly savings like that, yes, they can afford to buy any new appliance they might need - if ever.
2006-09-16 10:00:10 · update #1
Where are you located and do you have a vacancy? God, that is the greatest rental agreement I ever heard, most I see are all legalese and the landlord still doesn't fix anything until after you move out to try and keep you deposit.
2006-09-16 01:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by obitdude2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I rent a home without those terms but do my own repairs. Unless it is a major repair. Then what? If the roof leaks and you need a brand new one, does the renter pay for that? If a strong wind came along and blew an Oak tree over it, who is responsible for those repairs? It needs to state...Minor Repairs under the amounts of...($500.00 maybe? ) Also that is a good issue of you replace the appliance, but you can take it with you. Why not just leave all appliances out of the house, then you dont have to have that clause in there. They bring it, they leave with it. I have modified my home because I have been here so long, and we talk about it, and he says it is ok with him if thats what I want. But ...an issue that has not arised...what if I build a deck, and I dont build it right...then move out...a year later while someone else is living there, it falls to the ground causing serious injury...Does the landlord get sued? Thats things to think about.
2006-09-16 01:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You leave yourself open to many lawsuits if you ask me.. I if make changes and all of a sudden you evict me I am going to sue for the cost of the repair i just made. Plus if You are responsible as the landlord to maintain the unit. if you do not want the responsibility of the appliances then have it be a supply your own. but as long as you own the appliances you are responsible for the the damage they may cause or you will need to repair and if you remove and make it supply your own then the tenant may apply for a rent reduction since his rent was based on a furnished apartment..
2006-09-16 02:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sure wouldnt rent a house with those circumstances!!! As a landlord, YOU are responsible for the appliances if equipped upon moving in and signing lease. That would never hold up here in FL. Holy smokes!
2006-09-16 01:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by bradnmich2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I was looking to rent, I would definitely look at your offer. I can see your
point - as in don't call me if the fridge stops working, the faucet starts
leaking, etc. etc. There are a lot of unanswered questions, though. If both
parties sign off on the agreement, I don't see the legal issues, but you can't
cover everthing that may happen. So. then what?
2006-09-16 03:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are a slumlord
appliance are yours to cover , not tentant, you cannot subjicate federal law on housing, either you remove them and have tenant rent them from a 3rd party company with rental insurance in the event a malfucntion and fire, as for leaking faucets, malfunction what not ( sink, tub , eletrical ) that' still your repsonsibility..
if someone where to get injured in one of your slum houses even with your lease contract, due to faulty maintenace on your part, any competent lawyer would have an easy field day on your holding and you lose bothof your properties in judgements. i cannot believe how stupid you are in allowing such risks, you cannot reliquish federal / state mandate with respect to housing,
this is what seperate the professional apartment communities from the slum lords and level of rent is key to that, the higher the bettwe and well managed and better class of tenant, the lower so goes true.
2006-09-16 04:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-16 01:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by raj the secret 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. If I wanted responsibility for a house, I'd buy my own and take the tax break. Which is what I did.
2006-09-16 01:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey, funny girl, sounds like you're just another slum lord. No, I wouldn't rent from you.
2006-09-16 09:53:38 · answer #9 · answered by wendy s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would like to rent that myself, send me an e-mail and tell me more about it
2006-09-16 02:54:29 · answer #10 · answered by big jack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋