Violation - Landlord Forum thread 348806

Violation by karina (NV) on October 17, 2016 @14:57

I have a tenant for a year and when the lease expire he wanted to renew it, which we did we renew it for another 6 months.
At the time I notice he didn't take care of the weeds in the front yard nor the back yard.I asked him politely to do it becasue the city will send a complain letter abut it. He agree he would do it and send me a photo with the correction of the violation.
Time pass by and nothing was done, so I sent first courtesy letter, second courtesy letter, final notice and nothing everything stay the same .
I always send the letter by first class, certified and copy and paste it in email, so I make sure he reads them.
So this morning as nothing had been done I sent a letter and emil saying :
"his notice is to advise you that a visual inspection was made on the grounds of your premises on October 15,2016 . The yard is not being maintained as agreed in your lease.

We send you: several informal texts requiring the photos of the front yard with the correction of the violation , 2 courtesy notices and a final notice, by email, first class mail and certified mail

We realize you must be very busy for not answering any of them and would not normally allow your home to become neglected.

We will send a landscaper on your behalf at your expense, as agreed in your lease agreement,
( $ 60_for clean-up of weeds at the front yard ) You obligated us to charge you for Lease Violation as described in your lease agreement, and It will be added it to your November monthly rent payment.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely, "

One second later he answer:

"Hi. Im working on it. I was hit by a drunk driver 3 wks ago & Im slowly recovering. I can gave my attorney send U documentation or Have him contact U. My physical therapy begins tomorrow "

Very Convenient right!? a car accident and a lawyer!

So Do still I have the right to have taking care of the front yard and charge him?

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Re: Violation by Katiekate (New York) on October 17, 2016 @15:30	[ Reply ]

DO NOT communicate via email. Proceed to have the yard cleaned up and add those charges to the Nov. rent bill. With a note that money's paid are applied to the cleanup fees and violation fees first, then rent. You should include in the letter demanding cleanup charges and violation fees that..... If he has a case against a drunk driver, then let him include your fees in his case for damages against the driver. Since he claims this was also the result of the accident. It is not your fault he was hit. Do not fall for the intimidation attempt...this is exactly what calling on his lawyer is meant to do.

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Re: Violation by Tati. (masachusett) on October 18, 2016 @16:51	[ Reply ]

According to my experience, the uses of cosigner does not work. Tenant shall qualify without cosigner.If he or she doesnot have enough income (3 × monthly rent)then I move forward looking for qualifying tenant. You are better off at the long run.Do not bother with cosigner keep on looking for tenant who really has the money to pay you.

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