We are landlords of a home about 1800 miles from where we are currently living. Our tenants screwed us over and destroyed the house upon their departure. We are trying to sell the house but can't put it on the market till we fix and clean all the things they did. My husband wants to take me and the kids, drive there, make repairs, and then drive back. My dilema is that we would be taking the kids out of school for two Half Days (they have conferences this week so only go to school till noon) and then one full day next week. If I get their assignments before hand to work on along the way, is it still dumb to go all that way for only a few days with a 10 and 4 year old for this situation? Our other option is for my husband to go alone, but then it would take him longer and more time off work to do everything. I don't know what is best.
2006-10-03 08:59:14 · 10 answers · asked by Tracy O 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
For the expense that you will be out, both of you taking time off work, fuel, meals for four, hotel (assuming you can't stay in the home), maintenance on the vehicle, strain on the kids and parents.etc. Wouldn't it be wiser to hire someone local to do the repairs? Perhaps there is a neighbor or family friend that could oversee the repairs are being done correctly?
2006-10-03 09:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by shughes2000_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be best just to take the kids with you. If there only half days they shouldn't be missing too much but your husband staying out of work maybe worse, you need the money to fix up that house. Whatever your kids miss in school they can make up their only 4 and 10 it couldn't be a lot.
2006-10-03 09:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there anyone you know and trust around the area of the house? It may be better to pay someone there to do the work and avoid the travel & expense. Also, consider selling the house to a local realtor agency as is...they may buy it and do the repairs and resell it. I would explore many options. I would also consider legal actions for reimbursement. Some people are rude and disrespectful and make me ashamed to share the human race with them. Best of resolution.
2006-10-03 09:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with him you are in this together you shouldn't let property without an agent and a bond that way they hold the bond for repair to your property some tenants are scum they don't care so that is why you should make sure you have a bond to cover for repair take the children with you its not fair that your hubby should go it alone if any thing went wrong you wouldn't forgive yourself so go with him im sure the kids wont hurt to take a few days away from school i certainly wouldn't let mine go it alone pack your bags and don't even think about it just go with him and take the kids many hands make lite work hope this will help and good luck drive with care
2006-10-03 09:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How will taking 2 young ones 1800 miles make things any easier?? Sounds like a nightmare!
He should go alone. Or better yet, get a buddy to help him out. While he is gone, you can look into filing a suit against your previous tenants.
2006-10-03 09:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by JC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with a family memebe who will help you watch the kids or may be a confident neightbor who won't mind taking them to school for you. The truth is- you need to fix the house no matter who created the damage. But- before you do so- you need to take pictues of the entire hosue. Evrything they destryed adn use it as evidence in court. SUE thier As sses!!! they have to pay you for destroying the house and for the cost to have to fix it again. IT's importatn you get this done quick otherwise your chances of being able to sell it will be small.
2006-10-03 09:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by mari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the kids out of school. It never hurt me to go away with my parents and my teachers gave me the work ahead of time.
2006-10-03 09:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go & help your hubby. It seems as if you know in your heart that it would be easier that way but you dread the drive there with the kids being young.
2006-10-03 09:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by "karma" 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your husband go and leave the kids with grandma or another approved adult willing to take them and get them to school, etc. whilest you're gone.
2006-10-03 09:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do what you think is best for your kids
2006-10-03 09:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋