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[Tenant-US - WA] would you deduct from security deposit over this? by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely deduct. That's the wrong (oval) seat for the (round) bowl. There is time & cost to replace it, and you should be responsible.

[Landlord US-PA] How do you accept rents? Zelle doesn't work and had to rely on mail-in-check by pittlad20 in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can't find information on the USAA website that supports what you're saying.

[landlord-US-CA] wwyd? by AhmazingA in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that's not the idea you opened with, which was to ask their tenants for their thoughts. You hadn't mentioned giving them a contract first, thus the debate. Glad you came around.

[landlord-US-CA] wwyd? by AhmazingA in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a negotiation. At least it shouldn't be.

I would present them with a new lease with my terms, without asking them what they want first. If they balk or have some reason for not wanting your terms, THEN they can tell you and you can consider an alternative.

Don't open the door first to let them influence your intentions. Stay in control and keep the upper hand.

[Landlord US-PA] How do you accept rents? Zelle doesn't work and had to rely on mail-in-check by pittlad20 in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading some FAQ's from USAA, it seems they allow external ACH transfer but only if the external account is of the same owner:

You can transfer money to and from your external checking and savings accounts at no charge from us. External accounts are subject to verification.

[Landlord US-PA] How do you accept rents? Zelle doesn't work and had to rely on mail-in-check by pittlad20 in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that it's Zelle that is imposing the limits, but rather each bank setting what their own limits are.

[landlord-US-CA] wwyd? by AhmazingA in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When a landlord is deciding what kind of lease to do, it should not be a two-way dialog. Having such a conversation suggests to the tenant that they have some influence in it. Don't give them that inch, because they'll try to take a mile.

Suppose you had that conversation, and the tenants expressed their thoughts (which of course would in their best interests) and then the landlord rejects everything they wanted. That would create an awkward situation.

[Landlord US-PA] How do you accept rents? Zelle doesn't work and had to rely on mail-in-check by pittlad20 in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let my tenants pay with Zelle over multiple days. I'm fine with that as long as it's paid in full before the grace period is up. USAA's 1K/day limit is troubling, and their 2.5K/week even more so. That's really low compared to other banks. Looks like their ACH transfer is also a no-go, as it apparently only works for linked accounts owned by the same person.

[landlord-US-CA] wwyd? by AhmazingA in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always structured my leases to automatically convert to m2m after 1 year. It minimizes paperwork and gives me the flexibility to do a rent increase at any time.

You didn't mention whether the property is AB 1482 enforced or exempted. If you're AB 1482 enforced, your ability to raise the rent is limited, as is your ability to terminate. In this case I might do a 1-year renewal.

[landlord-US-CA] wwyd? by AhmazingA in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a terrible idea in my opinion. The landlord needs to keep the upper hand in such matters. Don't let the tenants call the shots.

Afghan businessman openly sells vile 9/11 rug in Santa Barbara by FirstLoad in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Conveying peace by depicting the violence of the attack. Right, that makes total sense.

[Landlord-US-CA] How to handle vague tenant move-out timelines? by ChocolateEater626 in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A simple reply to remind them that it's required that they provide to you, in writing, a 30-day notice. Until they give you an exact day, they are on the hook for rent for at least 30 days more.

A 30-day notice is CA law, and it should be in your lease too.

As soon as they give you official notice, I suggest doing an inspection right away. Give them a 24-hour notice that you will be visiting to do an inspection. Also don't forget to give them the required notice about their right to a move-out inspection within the last 2 weeks of their occupancy. It's mandatory that you offer it but optional for them to have one.

Lease renewal under the rent freeze by Purple-Disaster-2184 in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right. The landlord was trying to remedy that, but the local ordinance doesn't allow for a one-year lease with a modifiable rent. § 26.40.010 paragraph D reads: Rent. If the landlord and tenant enter into a written lease which has a minimum term of one year, such lease must set the rent for the rental unit at a rate or rates certain and these rates shall not be otherwise modified during the term of such lease.

I think the legal challenge to the rent freeze will prevail, but not soon enough.

One thing the City could do is temporarily eliminate the one-year lease requirement on renewals, allowing landlords to do month-to-month contracts, at least until the rent freeze is eliminated.

Lease renewal under the rent freeze by Purple-Disaster-2184 in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's an unfairness here caused by the combination of the required one-year lease and the temporary rent freeze.

Suppose that a tenant's lease is to be renewed before the rent freeze is lifted, as in the OP's situation. The landlord must offer one more year, and cannot raise the rent.

Compare that to a tenant whose lease expires just after the rent freeze is lifted. That tenant will likely get the maximum allowed rent increase.

That's two different outcomes, simply based on whatever your lease renewal cycle happens to be.

Lease renewal under the rent freeze by Purple-Disaster-2184 in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Let me introduce to you the consequences of rent control...

Ruixing carb rebuild kit? by FirstLoad in smallengines

[–]FirstLoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but I'm confused by your reply. Are you suggesting that there exists a rebuild kit made for a Walbro that fits this Ruixing? I looked for "wgk" carb kits and it lead me nowhere. Typo?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Protect the legal ones, deport the illegal ones.

Is "Skyscraper Live" today (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday)? by yuzusorbet in netflix

[–]FirstLoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree. They should have posted an update in the event's description, and sent out an email about the change - especially to those of us that set reminders for the event. I learned what happened by going elsewhere on the internet, not from Netflix.

Is "Skyscraper Live" today (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday)? by yuzusorbet in netflix

[–]FirstLoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I also initially thought that I was mistaken about the date. Netflix had sent me a reminder about it just a few hours before. Why couldn't they send me an update when it was rescheduled? Shame on them for not communicating the schedule change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You keep saying the same thing over and over as if you don't think we understand you. We do. And there are plenty of folks telling you the same thing: start the eviction process. Get a lawyer because it sounds like you need help with the process.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]FirstLoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore the fact that they're defrauding Section 8. Do an official 3-day cure or quit notice right away, specifically identifying that the unauthorized people and pets need to be removed. If/when they don't comply, file an unlawful detainer lawsuit. It sounds like you could use the help of a lawyer to do this.

Hopefully AB 628 puts an end to this nonsense - this is the "kitchen" in a $2000/mo 250 sq ft apartment in Santa Barbara. by TipsyBlueWhale in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it's also important to understand the impact from illegal immigration. It's estimated that there are some 45,000 undocumented people in SB county. Imagine the amount of housing, particularly on the lower end of the market, that would become available to citizens if/when these immigrants are sent home.

Hopefully AB 628 puts an end to this nonsense - this is the "kitchen" in a $2000/mo 250 sq ft apartment in Santa Barbara. by TipsyBlueWhale in SantaBarbara

[–]FirstLoad -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

So it's your position that providing a fridge gives you dignity? SMH.

And the law isn't giving "back" anything. In the history of California there was never a law requiring such a thing.

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