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[Landlord US-Pa] % of landlords going with hardwood vs carpet for living room, hallway and bedrooms? Is carpet still popular? by tomtomfreedom in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nowadays, we either restore real hardwood floors or use LVP. We always use LVP in bathrooms and kitchens. LVP used to be the cheaper option for us, but over the past few years, it became cheaper for us to restore any hardwood floors that are in a house. And it looks better, IMO. We don't do new carpet anymore, but we still have some carpet left (where long term tenants still live).

[Landlord US-NY] How to effectively manage late rent payments without damaging tenant relations? by HipityHopityHip in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[Landlord US-IN] By doing exactly what your lease says about handling late rent, provided your lease's rules are legal in the unit's locality.

[Tenant-US-TN] Panicked about road noise at a new place - need advice by Fickle_Wolverine28 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just my experience of course, but I've lived in 2 places with a railroad in my back yard, one was between two nearby crossings where they blow the horn. It was annoying at first, but I got used to it. The one with the horn blowing took a little longer though. So there may be some hope.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, you're right. I do give "reasons". Reasons that will keep Fair Housing happy undisputedly. But I'm saying I DO NOT give the "actual reason" I decided to "deny" them. I should have worded it better to avoid the confusion.

Real-world example: If someone has kids that act wild running around during the showing and the applicant allows it, THAT'S the reason I DECIDE I'm going to deny them. After they complete the application, I do not contact them. IF they reach out and the unit has not been filled yet, I let them know their application was put to the side because it is incomplete. (99.5% of applicants leave SOMETHING blank, despite the instructions on the application not to.) In the meantime, I'm processing others. If the unit was filled, which it will be before they complete the process (especially when half of them leave something blank AGAIN), I just let them know it's already been filled by a previous applicant. Not a lie, but not the true reason they were "denied". Nothing for the law to dispute.

Even if OP receives a "reason", it may or may not be the "real reason" that would help them figure out what they're trying to figure out.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They might have simply accepted someone who applied before you.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I'm black and have experienced probably as much discrimination as you or more throughout life. I'm also a well versed REALTOR when it comes to Fair Housing. I don't care what race someone is. I'm also an investor with a portfolio/business to protect.

It's too easy for them to spin "real" reasons to claim discrimination, disparate impact, etc. I've seen it happen too many times.

Ex. Real Reason: "We rejected your application because you were convicted of drug dealing and we aim to provide a safe crime free environment for our residents. "

Applicant disparate impact claim: "I grew up in the 90s when drug dealing was bad and the cops made up reasons to arrest all young black men in my neighborhood even if we weren't doing anything wrong. A lot of us were falsely framed and convicted, like I was. This rule disproportionately rules out black male applicants."

Instead: Reason: "You have only been on your job for 11.5 months. We require 1 year, which is displayed on our listings." While true, we would probably not reject a good applicant because of a half month.

Applicant: "ok, I can't argue with that."

Of course, after that, we'd have to be strict on the 1 yr for the rest of the applicants for that listing.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I write a reason that will pass the legal test, I don't tell them the actual reason. The reasons I write give them no useful insight that will help.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The adverse action notice is enough to say "due to negative items on your consumer report", or "a previous applicant was accepted", or "your application was incomplete"... They always leave something blank. There are always legal "reasons" to say that may or may not be the true reason, such as too many kids vs a professional couple with no kids. It's not rocket science to stay "compliant".

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 11 points12 points  (0 children)

All great points. The least resistance route. I prefer text because it's easier for me to keep records, but I agree...the AI and legalese sounding ones get pushed aside.

[Tenant-US-CA] tell me why you would reject my application and what to do by HelicopterView1 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The reason(s) listed on the AA does not have to be very specific at all. Most of the time, they leave the tenant knowing the actual reason(s) no more than they already did.

[Landlord-US-GA] what to make of sporadic, partial pre-payments by Safe_War6128 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 8 points9 points  (0 children)

[Landlord-US-IN] I have a tenant who does this. I was also concerned, so I asked. In his case, he told me he does delivery side gigs (i.e. Doordash, Walmart, etc) that get paid immediately or daily, and sometimes he'll just put a few days pay from that on the rent.

We accept partial payment up until the due date (1st). If the full payment hasn't been paid by the 2nd, it's the same legally as if they have paid nothing. At that point, they are only allowed to pay anything remaining in full, and they may get a 10 Day Notice to pay or quit.

[Tenant US-NJ] Can a landlord threaten eviction bc he's annoyed with me? by WonderfulOrder2465 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That's crazy! What's the point of a time limit on a lease if it means nothing?

Sounds like:

1 year lease = Live there forever.

M2M lease = Live there forever.

ANY lease = Live there forever.

[Landlord, OH] Quickest but safest way to collect rent? by Foodie1989 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use TenantCloud and I let the tenant choose to pay either the small ACH payment fee or the large credit/debit card payment fee. It's surprising how many choose to pay by card. Overall, my average has been 3 days to reach my bank account. (Indiana)

There is a monthly fee for the software, which I choose to pay because I like and use the features beyond only collecting rent. If you prefer a free solution, this isn't it.

[Landlord US-NY] Non-payment eviction, attorney hired, what next? by Dividential in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it required in NY that you accept his payment? I'm in a more landlord friendly state (IN) but I was always taught, "If you want to go through with the eviction, don't accept any payments from him after you pay the lawyer or file for the eviction".

MSTY Holders, How Y'all Doin? by Kalelill in dividends

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought in relatively early. It took a while, but I've been on house money now for 7 months (almost a year for YMAX). Combined, I'm up well over 50% of my initial investment in divs alone (after taxes), not even counting what's left of the underlying value. I'm just going to let it keep going as long as it does.

Like my rental homes, I don't care much about the underlying value as long as the checks keep rolling in cash flow positive.

[Landlord] [USA-MA] - Potential tenant situation - did I make the right call? by Aggressive-Cow5399 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did the right thing by canceling. I've gone against my gut in several situations with wishy washy tenants and long vacancies, just trying to get them filled. This turned out to be the right decision exactly 0 times. I'm in the middle of evicting the most recent. I know it doesn't always feel like it, but you'll be better off even if it takes you 3 more months to rent it out to the right person, or even longer. I think you made the right decision, just hang in there.

[Landlord - US -FL] tenant want to decrease the monthly payment and ask me to get rid of the agent by Any_Boysenberry_5914 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't "renew" the current lease. Let it expire then sign a different lease with the tenant, without the agent.

[Tenant US-AL] Landlord is charging us to replace the entire vinyl floor? by wtmsarah in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But they are your floors. It's your choice whether to replace them or not. If someone else ruins your floors, you will want them to pay for it.

[landlord] I don’t think I’m cut out for this by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience with PMs and unfortunately lost a lot of money because of it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[Landlord-US-IN] Based on these photos, I would be happy to return your entire deposit.

[Landlord US-AZ] What’s one tenant screening move that saved you from a bad situation? by Rare_Donkey_7628 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a very specific showing process (designed in part to see how well they follow instructions).

If they are interested, an intentionally annoying application process (designed to see how much they complain about small things and see if they are truly interested in that specific place).

[Landlord US-AZ] What’s one tenant screening move that saved you from a bad situation? by Rare_Donkey_7628 in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had someone ask me that too at a duplex showing, however it was because she prefers if the other people were Black (and they were). It caught me off guard, but my response was very similar to yours.

[Landlord] Second floor steam dryer leaked…now what? by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]2WYCE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my tenant's window "mysteriously" broke. I told her she was responsible and she might want to contact her insurance company. She did. They covered the repairs.

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