What should I do about a (possible) problem renter who isn't paying on time and putting off late fees he owes me?
I'm renting out my condo and have been have been having a problem with getting the renter to pay on time. (This is the first time I've rented out to him the place.) He's always paid the rent portion in full, but he owes me $150 in late fees and has put it off, I want to snuff this out quickly and not make this a chronic problem. I moved out state about a month ago but explained to the renter that the check had to be postmarked on the first of every month to be mailed to me. I still have a bunch of local friends acting as 'property managers' who can go and break kneecaps if necessary.
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posted by jkl345
on Mar 10, 2008 -
43 answers
I've been offered a job in Columbus, Ohio and I'm flying out this weekend to see the office, etc. Suggestions on a good place to rent an apartment if I take the job? (and anything else I should do while I'm out there?)
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posted by selfnoise
on Feb 20, 2008 -
6 answers
How do you establish your credit rating and rental history in one country when you're from another one?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2008 -
9 answers
What do I need to know about getting my house into the Long Term Rental market?
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posted by ZackTM
on Feb 6, 2008 -
7 answers
Young (24) single female looking to sublet a room or share a house with strangers in a large US city. What things should I look for/insist on to maximize my chances of having a pleasant, safe, experience?
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posted by needs more cowbell
on Jan 22, 2008 -
12 answers
Looking for resources / advice on finding a Manhattan apartment for 3-6 months (Feb-July 2008).
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posted by kanuck
on Nov 13, 2007 -
5 answers
Ontario property management firm charging "service fees" just to apply for an apartment rental? This has got to be illegal.
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posted by anthill
on Nov 7, 2007 -
20 answers
I'm renting a home that recently had an indoor water leak. We tired to get it all, but now water is coming up through the floors. Are we at risk for mold?
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posted by TheDude
on Nov 6, 2007 -
6 answers
A tale of two houses: House owned by agency A - our first choice in a rental. House owned by agency B - our second, but still cool choice. We've been offered House B (small applause). House A, however, is being held up in the approval process, because my boyfriend's old landlord wont verify that he rented from them. Guess who the landlord is?
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posted by fillsthepews
on Sep 14, 2007 -
8 answers
My landlord left a letter on my door informing me that there will be a "walk-through" the house this week. What are my rights, and what is some good advice? (I live in New Mexico, USA)
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posted by nickerbocker
on Aug 27, 2007 -
41 answers
My girlfriend and I are wondering about what her rights are as to prematurely terminating her lease with a negligent landlord (in Ontario).
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posted by synecdoche
on Aug 22, 2007 -
5 answers
Renting - It's been a while and I'm afraid we're gonna look bad on paper. Mid/late twenty year olds (one a musician) without a huge amount of $$ or history - are we screwed?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2007 -
13 answers
How can one sell/rent a great old traditional house in a great part of Japan for full value, when terrible real-estate practices hamper the endeavor.
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posted by Redruin
on Jul 22, 2007 -
14 answers
I'm househunting (for rent) and sometimes I'll see on Craigslist a place that says "no credit check / no security deposit", even for fairly nice looking houses. This seems like it would attract all the deadbeat renters who can't get approved elsewhere. Why would a landlord/mgmt company risk losses on the house this way? Should I be extra alert when dealing with such a listing?
posted by antipasta_explosion
on Jul 12, 2007 -
8 answers
For the past 8 months my landlord has neglected to give us the utilities. He finally just gave them to me because I'm moving out. Total is $1500. Other issues include my torn apart bathroom complete with black mold.
Should I get a discount on the utilities?
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posted by gradient
on Jul 8, 2007 -
14 answers
Priorities when choosing somewhere to live? Safety? Size? Location? As new parents to be in an expensive city, help us decide what we can give up.
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jun 22, 2007 -
13 answers
My girlfriend is moving to Columbia, MO for her first job. Where should she live in town? What rental companies have worked well for you?
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posted by Atreides
on Jun 15, 2007 -
13 answers
I'm planning to move to out of my current studio apartment in DC to a larger one bedroom in the Petworth neighborhood (though the northern end of Columbia Heights/southern 14th St Heights would be possible as well) in DC. I'm looking to start mid-July to August 1st.
I need some advice on what complexes might be worth looking at - there are plenty of apartment ratings and listings for more gentrified parts of DC, but very little there.
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posted by jare2003
on Jun 6, 2007 -
4 answers
Hello. I want to rent an apartment in a fairly high-priced market (Washington, DC) and don't know how much of my income I can allot to covering my rent, while still living comfortably in other areas.
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posted by CAnneDC
on May 9, 2007 -
21 answers
Appartment management companies have rediculously high credit requirements in Los Angeles. Is it legal for my mother to rent an appartment and for me and my roommate to just live there and pay rent? My mother would not be living there and the managment company probably wouldnt know. If this is not legal, what is the legal action that the management copany can take? This managment company does not accept co-signors. Please help!
posted by Charlie Lesoine
on Apr 16, 2007 -
8 answers
I live in the U.S. and want to rent a cell phone in London next month (for a week.) After spending time trying to nail down a company there - I got nothing, except for Sprint and they seem kind of pricey. Can anyone recommend a good cell phone rental? (or warn me of ones to stay away from?)
thank you
posted by mrmarley
on Apr 1, 2007 -
18 answers
Video camera rental advice: I'm looking to make an exceedingly simple, short video (an art project, if you will) and I'm looking to rent a fairly high quality camera to do it with. The condition is that I need a camera that can function reasonably (I'm not expecting miracles, here, but I don't want horribly washed-out, grainy business) in a very low-light situation. I'm applying for a small grant to do this, and I can't afford more than maybe $200 for a day's rental, $250 tops.
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posted by wreckingball
on Feb 15, 2007 -
16 answers
Renting by the week across the USA. So I've had this crazy idea for a while and now that the Minnesota winter has finally succeeded in breaking my spirit after 25 years, I think I should go with it. Has anyone out there lived the life of an employed vagabond? Here's what I have in mind...
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posted by DonnieSticks
on Jan 31, 2007 -
15 answers
It's 4 am and I just woke up to a bathroom full of water. I'm renting in the Sierra's and it's been really cold, so one of the pipes burst and started leaking (the heat was on and I was home all day, though..). I called the emergency plumbers and they came to turn off the water. Now the situation is under control. How do I break this to my landlord? Should I call her now or can it wait till morning?
posted by mrunderhill
on Jan 14, 2007 -
10 answers
FaucetFilter: I'm in a rental apartment, and my heavy cooking and homebrewing proclivities have me pining for a better kitchen faucet. Do you have any advice for finding, installing (and then when I move out), uninstalling a higher-end sink faucet?
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posted by garfy3
on Nov 29, 2006 -
9 answers
Looking for some specifics and some general advice: broker/realtor/agency recommendations for finding a rental in Jersey City, and/or links to general resources for someone new to real estate/apartment hunting.
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Nov 28, 2006 -
2 answers
Moving into a new place, for the first time...what do I need to do before I move in? Water, power, sewage???
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posted by TheDude
on Oct 23, 2006 -
9 answers
Cardboard-boxes-get-damp-filter:
Slothrop and I are less than a week away from our big move to Dublin. Help us negotiate the landmines.
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posted by dirtmonster
on Aug 28, 2006 -
5 answers
A potential new landlord told me that while my credit report came back a-ok, an issue came up on my "tenant report." I know this to be in error (the alleged "issue" occured before I even moved in to my current place). So do I have a right to view the report on me, like I do for credit? Whom do I contact in order to fix this item? They were very sketchy with the details, and this whole thing has left me even more jaded about renting. What rights do I have in regards to these "issues" and "reports"? Who does them? Are they legit? Do I have any recourse whatsoever?
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posted by ChasFile
on Aug 25, 2006 -
7 answers
Can anyone help me in finding a dirt cheap and creative way to find studio space for an artist?
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posted by bristolcat
on Aug 11, 2006 -
5 answers
Ontario tenant filter: We are renting without a lease on a month-to-month basis: one of our roomies is really losing the plot and is about to be delinquent on paying rent for the 2nd month in a row. Are we going to go down with him? (the LL left a message last time saying 'Id like to remind you guys that the apartment is being rented for $900, not the $300 you individually pay'. But my dad seems to think that we are under "rooming house" rules where the LL is accepting rent from us individually and as long as I pay my $300 I dont have to worry. The only thing is that I cant find any info on what happens when you dont have a lease on the ORHT website.
posted by dino terror
on Jul 26, 2006 -
15 answers
Questions about grad school housing: 1. Anybody know a good site to find apartments on? I'm moving to Mt. Pleasant, MI in August and need a place for me to live that takes cats. I tried rent.com but its not helping much.
2. Are there any sites that help match you up with roommates?
3. Living with your classmates? High compatibility or just plain dumb (I'll be in a class of 7)
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posted by gilsonal
on May 16, 2006 -
5 answers
I have to move by July 30th, and I've started looking for a place. I would prefer a private landlord vs. a managed complex. In my searching, an apartment locator service has come up, and I'm wondering if I should use them.
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posted by golden_lady
on May 16, 2006 -
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