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I have a few rental properties. Last month I had a new tenant move in and they have been nothing but problems. Made a false claim of bed bugs and an inspector (at my expense) found not even evidence of bed bug poop, which apparently is hard to get rid of.
They cop an attitude accusing me of knowing of bed bugs merely because I asked where they had seen them so I could come inspect, after they reported them. Even though none were found. Not even eggs or evidence of their poop.
Now they paid late and are being held accountable via late fees as per lease after multiple days of following up with them via email. All of a sudden the husband starts asking for another pest inspector, etc. They also claimed they overpaid when they signed the lease even though the receipt says otherwise, and they actually got change for overpaying, I helped these losers move in a little bit (they were living in a motel, just cars with stuff).
I luckily have these losers on a month to month lease, and will ding their credit and references at the end of the month when they move out, as I served them a notice to vacate by the end of the month. I looked past their appearance with the long dreads and tattoos everywhere on their necks and faces, gave them a chance, and here we are. Many years as a landlord with multiple properties and I have these clowns just a constant thorn in my side for made up issues when they pay rent late. Worst tenants I've ever had.
For those considering becoming a landlord. Think again. I screened the crap out of these people, background, credit, everything. Thing is, current landlords, myself included will give good references to scum like this a good reference, as most people will elect to stay against your will if they can't find a place to stay due to a bad reference. Thing is, everyone will need a reference again sooner or later. My last dead beat tenants got a good reference to move out, but got a bad reference 11 months later when they had to move again. Pretty sure they didn't get the new rental house this time. Between damage, unauthorized tenants, pit bulls that were unauthorized pets (no dogs), cancelled insurance policies due to their behavior, etc. I had to give them up.
They cop an attitude accusing me of knowing of bed bugs merely because I asked where they had seen them so I could come inspect, after they reported them. Even though none were found. Not even eggs or evidence of their poop.
Now they paid late and are being held accountable via late fees as per lease after multiple days of following up with them via email. All of a sudden the husband starts asking for another pest inspector, etc. They also claimed they overpaid when they signed the lease even though the receipt says otherwise, and they actually got change for overpaying, I helped these losers move in a little bit (they were living in a motel, just cars with stuff).
I luckily have these losers on a month to month lease, and will ding their credit and references at the end of the month when they move out, as I served them a notice to vacate by the end of the month. I looked past their appearance with the long dreads and tattoos everywhere on their necks and faces, gave them a chance, and here we are. Many years as a landlord with multiple properties and I have these clowns just a constant thorn in my side for made up issues when they pay rent late. Worst tenants I've ever had.
For those considering becoming a landlord. Think again. I screened the crap out of these people, background, credit, everything. Thing is, current landlords, myself included will give good references to scum like this a good reference, as most people will elect to stay against your will if they can't find a place to stay due to a bad reference. Thing is, everyone will need a reference again sooner or later. My last dead beat tenants got a good reference to move out, but got a bad reference 11 months later when they had to move again. Pretty sure they didn't get the new rental house this time. Between damage, unauthorized tenants, pit bulls that were unauthorized pets (no dogs), cancelled insurance policies due to their behavior, etc. I had to give them up.
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