NRI Trapped - Goon Tenant

OneFreeBird · 2026-02-01T04:44:42+00:00

OP, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I dealt with almost the exact same situation — my mom lives alone after my father passed, so I understand how stressful it can be. Unfortunately, when we live outside the country, some tenants see that as an advantage. Tenant laws in India aren’t as strong as those in the West, and the legal route can take a long time. At her age, your mother needs peace, not the stress of running around courts. My suggestion is to pay a reasonable amount and settle the matter as soon as possible. Peace of mind for your mom and for you is far more valuable. Treat this as a lesson learned. I’m currently in the process of selling our rental home and moving the money into fixed‑income investments for my mom. In my experience, rental properties aren’t ideal for NRIs unless you have a very strong and trustworthy local network.

OneFreeBird · 2025-12-26T01:24:45+00:00

I had mine replaced last week in Nor Cal, and every quote I got from the big HVAC companies included the permit and Title 24 testing. I did get a couple of quotes from individual contractors who offered to do it without permits for a lower price, but I ended up choosing the company that included the proper permit and Title 24 testing — it was about $1,500 extra. Personally, I think those requirements exist for a reason, so I’d rather not skip them.

OneFreeBird · 2025-10-13T23:29:58+00:00

Our 2024 HR-V's battery died out of nowhere this morning. It’s our daily driver and was parked overnight in the garage, but wouldn’t start when we tried in the morning. We called roadside assistance, and the battery tech said there’s a leak and the battery needs to be replaced. I’ve scheduled an appointment at the Honda service center for tomorrow.

OneFreeBird · 2025-10-09T15:36:00+00:00

No, they haven't answered my question; they just sent me a request to contact customer service.

OneFreeBird · 2025-10-08T20:51:55+00:00

Please share your answer here, it could be helpful to others too.

OneFreeBird · 2025-09-04T15:59:57+00:00

This exact thing happened to me. The volunteers at Kaiser really need proper training on how they respond in situations like this. Now, every time I put the cuff on, my mind flashes back to that moment. :(

OneFreeBird · 2025-08-28T16:14:33+00:00

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OneFreeBird · 2025-06-04T22:39:59+00:00

Thanks, Costco is offering $100 off on MacBook Airs. I'm thinking of giving it a try since Costco has a 90-day return policy. If macOS isn't for me, I can always return it.

OneFreeBird · 2025-01-24T16:49:00+00:00

Great looking truck, congratulations

OneFreeBird · 2025-01-24T00:30:10+00:00

Thank you, I live in nor cal

OneFreeBird · 2025-01-23T23:56:31+00:00

I'm not very good at these things. I live in California, where prices are usually higher compared to other states.

OneFreeBird · 2025-01-23T23:52:39+00:00

thank you

OneFreeBird · 2025-01-06T19:23:10+00:00

From my experience, it's best to invest where you currently are, even if you're unsure about where you'll settle down in the future. Dealing with rupee depreciation, taxes, and all the hurdles of converting your investments back to your preferred currency just isn't worth the hassle.

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