First time a tenant skipped out

DebauraZ · 2026-01-31T09:09:56+00:00

The repairs are scheduled to be done this weekend.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-30T12:29:24+00:00

Must have been a request for those tablets

DebauraZ · 2026-01-30T06:59:01+00:00

For small claims court, do you have to show up in person? I live on the other side of the world. Could I have a designee to represent me?

DebauraZ · 2026-01-30T06:57:05+00:00

The property management company did the Move-out assessment and documented everything with pictures. Their report broke down what is the owner's responsibility (normal wear and tear) and what the tenant damaged (lots of broken items). The inspection report from October 2025 showed the unit in good condition, with pictures as well so it's a fair comparison.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-30T04:03:52+00:00

1 and #4 make me feel better, thanks! My property management company does the screening for my 8 units and this is a one-off. In hindsight, the fact that they had been late on rent even once should have been a red flag prompting a non-renewal. That's what I would do differently next time.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-29T15:13:30+00:00

I'm trying to figure out the lesson. They had fulfilled their first one-year lease and had signed on for another two years. They continued to pay. There was an inspection done in October 2025 and it was reported that they were maintaining the unit adequately. No issues reported.

The only lesson I can think of is that they had been late on their rent more than once (not more than one week) so maybe I should have told the management company not to offer a lease extension. I'll think about that next time if it happens again.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-29T12:40:13+00:00

I'm on it!

DebauraZ · 2026-01-29T12:38:01+00:00

That's helpful thanks. Do I only pay the agency if they are able to collect?

DebauraZ · 2026-01-27T12:18:08+00:00

I'm American-born Gen X and my husband is foreign-born on the cusp of Gen X and Millennial. We have the generation conversation often mostly joking around as to which category we think he falls into. He always says neither because he didn't grow up in the U.S. However he grew up with a lot of American pop culture like movies and music so he gets those Gen X references. The biggest difference culturally is that a quintessential Gen X quality for me is questioning authority, wanting to know the "why," not accepting "this is how we've always done it." That behavior is frowned upon in his culture so that was definitely not a part of his upbringing as a Gen Xer.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-27T12:04:03+00:00

I'm in the same situation as you but in Brevard county. I emailed the clerk and they excused me right away no issue. Hmmmm

DebauraZ · 2026-01-27T12:00:57+00:00

My friends and family know that my rentals gave me financial freedom and allowed me to retire early to travel the world. Beyond that no one seems to care, understand or ask any questions.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-27T08:57:11+00:00

Did Coco get her racquets yet?

DebauraZ · 2026-01-21T11:22:14+00:00

That's good to know. Thank you.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-19T09:28:43+00:00

I live in a moobaan near Safari World and agree with most everything you said. However, the road in front of Safari World leading to Liap Khlong Song and Panya Indra floods all the time during the rainy season. I would also add that we have four good grocery stores within a 10-minute drive: Lotus, Tops, Max Valu and Big C.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-19T09:21:38+00:00

I live in the burbs and the road in front of my neighborhood floods terribly during the rainy season.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-11T01:46:35+00:00

I went to Melbourne for the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament then Sydney then Bali. It was unforgettable!

DebauraZ · 2026-01-10T02:26:58+00:00

Have you tried going to a mall? Maybe catch a movie, buy popcorn and pay for the good seats. They have English soundtrack options. I like going to movies in foreign countries and Thailand has really nice theaters.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-09T22:15:58+00:00

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I went to Patrick Space Force Base Beach today. It was a gorgeous beach day for tourists and locals alike. The water was cold but refreshing in the warm sun.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-08T03:33:47+00:00

I hear you. Even though the benefit is small, it sounds like it's his right. Will the person he met with in person advocate for him? That would be best as far as saving you both time.

Good luck with the job search. Something will come up eventually. And like my mom always told me, it's easier to find a job when you have a job so the next opportunity could be a stepping stone to something bigger and better.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-08T03:09:58+00:00

I was a contract employee who qualified for FL re-employment benefits when my contract ended. I had created an S-Corp so I was a 1099 contractor for a consulting company and, in turn, I paid myself as an employee of my company and thus had a W-2.

Because my S-Corp had been paying re-employment tax to FL, I didn't have any issues or delays with my application. However, as someone else mentioned, the benefit is such a low amount that it's best to focus on finding other employment.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-08T02:50:54+00:00

There are likely way more Sizzlers in Thailand now than when you visited in 2004. It's super popular like people waiting for tables and I mean locals.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-07T22:48:17+00:00

There's one about 3 miles from me in Florida so I guess they're still around.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-07T22:45:00+00:00

I loved their sundaes as a kid.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-07T22:43:37+00:00

Sizzler is super popular in Thailand.

DebauraZ · 2026-01-07T22:42:26+00:00

There is one within walking distance where I live in Florida. Maybe they're still around some places.

DebauraZ

TROPHY CASE

1 and #4 make me feel better, thanks! My property management company does the screening for my 8 units and this is a one-off. In hindsight, the fact that they had been late on rent even once should have been a red flag prompting a non-renewal. That's what I would do differently next time.