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Interested in being a LandLord? Get used to some wacky excuses!

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12:55 pm
February 9, 2012


Dominique Brown

Washington, DC

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posts 510

Hey All,

 

I would like to share with you a post aptly titled "Shit my tenants say"

 

(just in case the link doesn't work – http://www.yourfinancessimplif…..nants-say/ )

 

The inspiration for this post came about after reviewing my January rental property statements.

 

For those who have seen/read this post already.  I've just updated it with a hilarious video.

 

If any of you have questions on real estate feel free to contact me via email.

1:11 pm
February 9, 2012


Dominique Brown

Washington, DC

Member

posts 510

Property 1 update:  Tenant 1 must read my blog because she sent me a money order will all but $99 of the back rent.  NOt sure why not the full amount but I'll take it.

7:10 am
February 10, 2012


jaicatalano

New York

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posts 846

Oh yeah. They same some crazy shit. 

9:50 am
February 10, 2012


Khaleef @ KNS Financial

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posts 3149

I hate when people aren't willing to take responsibility for themselves! I like the incentive idea, but it's a shame that you have to do it.

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10:07 am
February 10, 2012


Jeff @ Sustainable Life Blog

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posts 964

agree with khaleef – just say I jacked up and ill fix it, unless you're doing the excuse route to entertain.

Jeff 

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9:51 am
February 11, 2012


Smart Wealth

Michigan

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posts 304

wow, really amazing the excuses they give.  I commented on your post.  funny video

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2:58 pm
February 11, 2012


Dominique Brown

Washington, DC

Member

posts 510

Thank you all for the comments.  Tenants (like kids) say the darndest things.

4:46 am
February 13, 2012


MoneyBeagle

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posts 1466

Going over to read it now, maybe grab a cup of coffee first :)

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7:21 am
February 13, 2012


This That And The MBA

Member

posts 240

We land lord but live in the building we have tenants in, thankfully knock on wood none of this yet.  I am in the process of trying to rent it out as we speak.  A lot of junk emails from Craigslist with my posting. 

-Christopher-

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4:43 am
February 17, 2012


DebtFreeByThirty

Member

posts 187

It is sad that people have to make excuses for something that should be in the top tier of their priority list. 

4:19 pm
March 5, 2012


Afford Anything

Member

posts 56

Knock on wood, I've never had a tenant skip a payment yet, but I'm trying to mentally prepare myself ….

4:30 pm
March 7, 2012


Freedom 48

Ottawa, Canada

Member

posts 59

It's unbelievable what some tenants can come up with!  We've been landlords for 9 years now and luckily have never had a problem.  I don't doubt that the day will come though… it's not a matter of IF… it's a matter of WHEN!

Blog: http://freedom48.net

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1:57 pm
March 10, 2012


Dave @ DebtBlackHole

DFW

Member

posts 77

It's worse when it's your parents! Not a fun position…

8:13 pm
March 13, 2012


Renée @ NickelbyNickel

Canada

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posts 105

I love the "I don't get paid until next week so I'll give you rent then" excuse I just heard last week… Makes me want to ask "so how about your LAST pay?"

Blog: Nickel By Nickel
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8:48 pm
March 13, 2012


Dominique Brown

Washington, DC

Member

posts 510

Ouch!  so what did you do when you heard the excuse?

9:39 pm
March 13, 2012


This That And The MBA

Member

posts 240

Andrea I heard that same excuse a last year when we were looking to rent the place.  We had a woman her bf and a child look at it.  She asks if she can pay me in the middle of the first month after she has already moved in and pay a little at a time the security deposit.  Needless to say her emails were never returned when she said she was interested in the apartment.  I went to my wife is this lady serious.  Now i see the guy all the time at the local pizza place making the pizzas. 

-Christopher-

Email: thisthatandthemba@gmail.com

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9:58 pm
March 13, 2012


Dominique Brown

Washington, DC

Member

posts 510

LOL wow… I guess they live by the saying "you won't know unless they ask?" 

6:11 am
March 14, 2012


This That And The MBA

Member

posts 240

Haha ya i guess you wont know unless you ask.  I dont know if their other landlord let that go on but if you cant make the first months rent or the security deposit in time…chances are I will hear all kinds of excuses.  They also had a child which would make it more difficult to kick them out to for non payment.

-Christopher-

Email: thisthatandthemba@gmail.com

Website: http://thisthatandthemba.com

Come check me out and let me know what you think of my site!!!

11:55 am
March 14, 2012


Renée @ NickelbyNickel

Canada

Member

posts 105

YourFinancesSimplified said:

Ouch!  so what did you do when you heard the excuse?

Pay on time or find somewhere else to live, maybe worded nicer.  Embarassed My family allows too much, if it was all up to me I would be harder on the excuse-makers because some of them, man they're just ridiculous.

Last month someone moved out without telling anyone… they must have figured their deposit would cover their last month, still… then you're left to find a new tenant on the first of the month for that month. Not cool! I just don't understand why people do this, like it's somehow different from any other bill… you don't pay, you get cut off!

Blog: Nickel By Nickel
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3:29 pm
March 14, 2012


bogofdebt

Member

posts 116

I really hate when renters give other renters bad names! But, I will admit that I'm surprised by the sheer amount of comments I've received when I tell people I'm putting in roses or a garden (with land lord's permission of course) or just generally fixing up the place. They tell me I shouldn't waste my time–but I'd rather have a pretty home and build a good rapport with my landlord. I also like to pay my rent on the first but preferably before then.  

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