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So, you are upset that there are MORE ways of getting ahold of LLs now? And you are upset that the landlord is communicating in a method other than that which you would prefer? At least they are communicating.
In 1989 you would have left a message on the office answering machine, which they would have gotten to on Monday morning. As it is, at least the LL has acknowledged the communication.
Texting is often valuable if push comes to shove or you find yourself in court...
I prefer e-mail... then we both have a record.
My suggestion is for your Aunt to jot down a list of items needing attention and send it by certified mail.
Really? I would get annoyed if a tenant sent me a maintenance request by certified mail. I'd think he/she was trying to get over and I probably wouldn't renew the lease. Just my opinion. A regular letter might be fine. Personally, I text my tenants and they text me back for some issues. For older people, texting may not be as acceptable because they're not used to it, but I think it's a valid form of written communication.
Really? I would get annoyed if a tenant sent me a maintenance request by certified mail. I'd think he/she was trying to get over and I probably wouldn't renew the lease. Just my opinion. A regular letter might be fine. Personally, I text my tenants and they text me back for some issues. For older people, texting may not be as acceptable because they're not used to it, but I think it's a valid form of written communication.
Not renewing the lease for sending a certified letter wouldn't work here... We have "Just Cause Eviction" in addition to Rent Control. Both came into being after I bought my rentals...
There is nothing wrong with putting concerns in writing and if future problems are foreseeable... send it certified... notice I did not say "Return Receipt"
Not renewing the lease for sending a certified letter wouldn't work here... We have "Just Cause Eviction" in addition to Rent Control. Both came into being after I bought my rentals...
There is nothing wrong with putting concerns in writing and if future problems are foreseeable... send it certified... notice I did not say "Return Receipt"
Not renewing the lease for sending a certified letter wouldn't work here... We have "Just Cause Eviction" in addition to Rent Control. Both came into being after I bought my rentals...
There is nothing wrong with putting concerns in writing and if future problems are foreseeable... send it certified... notice I did not say "Return Receipt"
Really? When a lease term is done, you have to have a specific "Reason" to not renew? That stinks.
Basically, it says the Landlord may only terminate a tenancy or not renew a tenancy for specific approved reasons...
In my city, the Landlord may only remove a property from the rental stock by following a specific procedure which includes paying city fees and restrictions on any subsequent renting of subject property. Even asking the tenant to leave so that a Landlord's family member may live in the unit is regulated depending on the status of the tenant and in some cases...
As I mentioned... none of these provisions were in effect when I purchased my rentals... we also have a rent board and city set limit for annual rent increases...
There are other neighboring cities with similar ordinances.
The biggest problem is the burden of proof is on the Landlord... which sounds ok. In reality, a Landlord was previously free to give notice to require the tenant to move... no reason needed. Giving a reason, opens the door to disputes and often Landlords do not want to accuse someone of Drug Dealing fearing repercussion... anyway, how many Landlords can PROVE in a court a tenant was illegally involved in Drugs?
The law, however well intentioned, does provide an avenue to contest any eviction with the burden being on the Owner.
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