Re: Move-in Mess - Landlord Forum thread 347724

Re: Move-in Mess by J (FL) on August 30, 2016 @12:24

I would give her 24 hour notice that you are doing a safety inspection inside the house a few days after she returns from her trip.

Leaving empty boxes all over the place like that in a house is a safety hazard (fire). Also cardboard boxes often transport roaches.

If it's still a mess in there I would post a c/q notice that she has to clean it up.

Are you the one who will be changing the AC filters at that house? That would be a good way to get in every 2 months and see what's going on.

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Re: Move-in Mess by Patty (Florida) on August 30, 2016 @12:34	[ Reply ]

I again completely agree with you. She has returned and promised to take care of things this week. I usually have the tenants take care of AC filters. Nothing is in the lease regarding this job, other that proper opperation. This would be a good way to maintain regular access until I see things have improved.But again, my question comes up again... I don't think I have the right to dictate messy behavior as long as things are clean and don't violate fire code? If she wants to store a bunch of boxes versus furniture, can I really interfere?

Re: Move-in Mess by J (FL) on August 30, 2016 @12:49	[ Reply ]

I suppose it depends what's in your lease. I have something about "sanitary condition" in my lease. But if the house is an obstacle course where repairmen (or you) can't navigate because of empty boxes and stuff, I don't think you're out of line in telling her to at least break them down and store them somewhere out of the way. Storing empty boxes on top of the cooktop is a fire hazard. If it's just a few empty boxes that aren't in anyone's way, I would ignore it.

Re: Move-in Mess by Patty (Florida) on August 30, 2016 @13:04	[ Reply ]

Again, good common sense advice. I too have a "residential use" clause in my lease that requires clean & sanitary conditions. Right now, there are about 20 to 30 boxes per room with another 30 or more outside with tons of clothes & stuff outdide. I see lizards running in and out of the boxes and clothes and know in our wooded area, the rats are probably starting to check the stuff out too. YUCK!!! I'll tackle the outside first, then the inside.

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Re: Move-in Mess by Anonymous on August 31, 2016 @21:52	[ Reply ]

as a florida landlord, you seem to be ill informed on your own state landlord laws. its apparent from other post that correct you. " 24 hour notice for a safety inspection" gee?

Re: Move-in Mess by Anonymous on September 1, 2016 @09:49	[ Reply ]

You again? You should start capitalizing the first letter of the first word of your sentences. Otherwise you're giving yourself away.