Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

In reply to the discussion: Landlord experts? [View all]
Landlord experts? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 OP
Probably not, but get a lawyer. Chan790 Jun 2012 #1
The exact answers will depend on the state in which you reside, SOteric Jun 2012 #2
thanks so much ! Yes, the rules. He was just so furious to see Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #10
Most states have a $ amount requirement. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #18
Take lots of pictures of the destruction done...eom mrmpa Jun 2012 #3
Not sure what state you're in. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #4
Do you have to formally "evict" even if they had already moved out? nt Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #11
Okay. First, I am not a lawyer. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #14
did he enter the property without notice to them? grasswire Jun 2012 #5
Yes and no. elleng Jun 2012 #6
Buy a cheap ass dresser vanlassie Jun 2012 #7
lol Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #12
Get a lawyer. If they can't produce receipts proving they paid rent, that'd be a plus. Kaleva Jun 2012 #8
Maybe it's because I feel a little spiteful this morning, but A Simple Game Jun 2012 #9
Gawd, I do NOT miss the days of being a landlord. Nope, don't miss them at all riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #13
Update: Here's a pic of damage, now I am scared Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #19
Oh man, that totally sucks. FWIW, I had a family do that much destruction riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #21
wow. guess we got away easy Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #24
Holy shit! Amaril Jun 2012 #23
As A General Rule, You Need To Know Your Rights and Responsibilities As A Landlord Before You Rent Yavin4 Jun 2012 #15
Something to add to that because he's renting to students... Chan790 Jun 2012 #16
When Renting to Students, You Should Ask for a Huge Security Deposit Yavin4 Jun 2012 #17
Did he take photographs? LynneSin Jun 2012 #20
thanks Lynn Sin...good advice - posted a couple pics above. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #22
Holy crap! HappyMe Jun 2012 #26
What happened to the dog? hamsterjill Jun 2012 #25
What state? NCTraveler Jun 2012 #27
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Landlord experts?»Reply #12