Re: How picky are you for SD? - Landlord Forum thread 361555

Re: How picky are you for SD? by Jason on September 13, 2021 @23:26

If this T were there for 12-months, I would be picky. "Wear and tear" is one thing, and is to be expected.

But a 10-year tenant? IMO, I would try to keep them. No vacancy for 10-years is rare in this business.

If they are unable to stay, for whatever reason, I would give them back 100% of their SD. Re-carpet, paint, clean. And obviously you can increase the rent on that unit once it has been cleaned, updated, repaired, etc.

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Re: How picky are you for SD? by Bette on September 14, 2021 @14:09	[ Reply ]

Yes, it is a long time - I've had a few in the times I been LL 5 yrs. 2018/2019 she brought in another dog (had 2) brought in a puppy a relation as sick & she was keeping it a couple days a wk & would be temp. I found out that after 6 month still there - they were building a tall fence (already had a short fence for short dogs. That was it.told her we understood how she might want to move, but no extra dog. Dog left. In Jan. 2021 called & said her kids had bought her a lab puppy and would pay extra security deposit. I said no. I suppose she may have stayed longer - not sure. In the process of cleaning now.

Re: How picky are you for SD? by Jason on September 21, 2021 @03:05	[ Reply ]

A little respect goes a long way. I believe you made the correct decision. Dogs and cats are NOT gifts. They are COMMITMENTS. And if you buy your parent a dog or cat as a gift WITHOUT consulting with the Landlord, they're morons. Good job standing your ground.