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I know, it goes on and on. I thought I had received a signed lease as I got a confirmation that all parties had received a copy of the lease. I signed on the 15th, PM didn't sign until the 25th, 3 days after the lease start date.
Long and convoluted post. Did you not study English or grammar and writing in school?
My guess is the PM is trying hand their problems off to you. For example, there is no way the tenant should be responsible for removing fences, making property repairs or paying HOA fines/fees out of their rent.
Further, the fact that the PM failed to do their job regarding floor repairs etc., prior to your extended move-in date ... makes it sound like they are the problem in this situation. Check the county property appraiser/tax records online to get the owners name and address; and contact the owner direct. The owner is likely paying the PM 20-percent of your rent to have the PM take care of things like this!
It's not clear if you actually paid the $180 to the HOA (which should have been paid by the owner -who actually pays HOA dues). If you somehow paid the $180 directly to the HOA, the amount should be deducted from your rent and charged to the owner. If you did not, your full rent is due.
The HOA/PM should be dealing directly with the owner regarding perceived property violations -- Although the tenant generally agrees in their lease to abide by HOA rules and regulations, this only comes into play if the tenant has personally violated HOA rules (noise, nuisance, pets, etc)... or made unallowable physical changes to the property.
sorry, this is my first post, still trying to figure it out. Yes, I know English and grammar - did this on my phone late last night. The HOA fine was $30, since I sent a picture proving it wasn't valid I put it out of my mind. When I went to pay rent the next week, it was still there. I contacted the PM again and got no response. 3 days later there was an additional $150 fine for not paying the first one.
Wow indeed, my eyes literally cannot read blocks of text like that. Even 5-6 lines is often too long, and if you're going to hit or exceed that there had better be a point worthy of a single paragraph.
What would I find by reading that thing other than a whole bunch of drama, excuses, and sympathy seeking?
Yes, sorry!! I did this on my phone. It is not drama, excuses or sympathy seeking. Just looking for advice
Thank you all for your comments, and again *sorry* for not having paragraphs. I have several tips to report RE ethics violations and complaints I can file.
The property manager who handles the rental house occupied by the OP is running a criminal enterprise. The local district attorney should be contacted and encouraged to investigate and bring charges. Nothing like what is described would be allowed to continue here in Oregon.
sorry, this is my first post, still trying to figure it out. Yes, I know English and grammar - did this on my phone late last night. The HOA fine was $30, since I sent a picture proving it wasn't valid I put it out of my mind. When I went to pay rent the next week, it was still there. I contacted the PM again and got no response. 3 days later there was an additional $150 fine for not paying the first one.
Since you are a tenant of the owner, you are NOT a member of the HOA (Home OWNER'S Association), therefore, you are not subject to HOA fines. This fine is against the Owner, who IS a member of the HOA ... and the PM, above all people, should know this.
As stated before, it sounds like the PM is neither efficient or interested in doing any more than collecting their fee for "managing" the property.
Since you appear to be dealing with a PM clerk, you might try to get the management of the PM company to advise the owner that they have an unpaid fine. However, you can't fix stupid - so, may be temporarily stuck with the annoyance of the PM telling you they do not consider your rent paid --- for which you should maintain monthly records.
Also, as previously stated, it is probably to your advantage to contact the owner direct, before the PM starts informing them that you aren't paying your full rent.
Can you look on the County appraisal district website to do a property search by address and find the owner name and address? Even if the property is in a trust, there may still be a contact address. I would research this and send a letter with all the above information. Also, keep a record of the date, time and person you talked to at the PM office. Another thing I suggest is google the Attorney General for your state to see how to make consumer complaints regarding rental properties.
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