nadja
Posts:10
 | | 08/25/2007 7:41 PM |
 Alert | | I rented my house to someone I thought was a friend, I did not write up a contract or ask for security deposit, since my friend had some problems and I wanted to help. I gave her and her husband (and baby) the month of May (I paid the utilities for that month) and am charging her $700.00 for a 4 bedroom house, again trying to help. It is almost September and still no rent, I got two phone calls telling me my rent would be sent to me and nothing! I am out of state so I have no idea what is going on and no way to reach them. I know I have done alot of things wrong, I have learned from this, but I was really trying to help someone that was having problems get a fresh start. What do you guys think I can do now? Thanks for any help. | | | |
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DesertDweller
Posts:2570
| | 08/25/2007 7:50 PM |
Alert | Hey, I wondered where you were. I think you need a professional property manager to first of all, make sure your home is okay, and second, to get them either out or paying rent. It sounds to me like they are taking advantage of your friendship. Whatever happens isn't your fault as you just tried to help. The time for them to keep taking advantage of you is over.
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nadja
Posts:10
| | 08/25/2007 7:54 PM |
Alert | Hey DD,
Thanks for your reply, I have been around just not really posting. I am going to look for a property manager. BTW I love your spider picture it's beautiful! | | | |
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IrishCream
Posts:277
| | 08/25/2007 8:04 PM |
Alert | Nadja, sometimes we make choices based on how we feel about other people and that is OK! The issue comes into play when we have been blatantly taken advantage of! I agree with DD, you need someone who is not only a professional, but someone who is "removed" from the situation, to take control! It's hard when you are friends with the person and you know they're having a difficult time, so you want to help!
I think you can save not only the "business" relationship, but the friendship if you get a third party involved! It's not that you don't understand and want to help, but you also have to keep your own best interest in mind! There is no reason for you to develope credit problems while you're helping a friend, and they should (all things considered) be understanding. | |
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DesertDweller
Posts:2570
| | 08/25/2007 8:16 PM |
Alert | | Not a problem. Would you like me to drive by your house and see how everything looks outside? | |
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vinny
Posts:691
| | 08/25/2007 8:17 PM |
Alert | Posted By nadja on 08/25/2007 7:41 PM
I rented my house to someone I thought was a friend, I did not write up a contract or ask for security deposit, since my friend had some problems and I wanted to help. I gave her and her husband (and baby) the month of May (I paid the utilities for that month) and am charging her $700.00 for a 4 bedroom house, again trying to help. It is almost September and still no rent, I got two phone calls telling me my rent would be sent to me and nothing! I am out of state so I have no idea what is going on and no way to reach them. I know I have done alot of things wrong, I have learned from this, but I was really trying to help someone that was having problems get a fresh start. What do you guys think I can do now? Thanks for any help.
look out, round these parts its legal for the locals to give someone who rents out a property a good hangin' for being an investor. its nearly as bad as being called a witch in 'Salem.
sarcasm aside, search for the arizona land lord tenant laws. it will dictate what is expected of both sides in a month to month verbal agreement. then you send them a certified letter stating your intention to evict or get paid. they may be in trouble, but you gotta eat too.
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nadja
Posts:10
| | 08/25/2007 10:00 PM |
Alert | | Thanks for your reply Irish Cream I think I am done with the friendship since I don't believe a friend would act this way. DD if you get a chance that would be great! Vinny I am going to research those laws online and see if I can find anything, You know the sad thing is I did not want to be an investor, we had every intention of moving out there, but my almost 4 year old has Autism and we realized he would never get alll the services in AZ that he gets here in NJ, it's sad since we fell in love with the town and the people, maybe one day. But for now I can still feel like I am there through this forum. Thanks for the replies. | | | |
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missMegan
Posts:84
| | 08/26/2007 12:39 AM |
Alert | You should just have one of us act like we are part of a management company to scare them into paying rent or leaving 
btw, im a great actress *hint hint* | |
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TheBoymaker
Posts:855
| | 08/26/2007 1:34 AM |
Alert | With no lease I am not sure that you have a shot to recoup the rent monies. But if you hire a property management company, maybe they can get a signed lease out of this "friend".
I'm so sorry. In a weird way, you're better off for seeing her character now before you invested further time into the relationship. Hopefully they'll leave quietly. | |
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Especially one who thinks it's all such a laugh.
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vinny
Posts:691
| | 08/26/2007 9:09 AM |
Alert | here is the link to the landlord tenant act info. you will have to copy and paste it, since linking doesn't work here.
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/publications/Residential_Landlord_Tenant_Act/
what part of nj are you in? | |
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mamaof5
Posts:21
| | 08/26/2007 9:47 AM |
Alert | | I Work for a small property management company I am local so I keep a good eye on the properties If you want mor info call Kim at 480 529-5665 the company is Ashford Management Services | |
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nadja
Posts:10
| | 08/26/2007 10:27 AM |
Alert | Well, my husband brought the mail in yesterday(Saturday) and told me he checked it!! Well, there it was a money order for $500.00 (rent is $700) and a letter telling me she would send more money soon.  | | | |
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nadja
Posts:10
| | 08/26/2007 10:30 AM |
Alert | Vinny,
Thanks for the link. I am in Totowa near the Willowbrook Mall.
MissMegan,
I will keep you in mind!!! | | | |
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Villages Idiot Savant
Posts:68
| | 08/26/2007 10:59 AM |
Alert | | I own some rental properties myself (none of them are here). I go through either; a local property managment company or through a local realtor. Some realtors down here will also manage your property (Dawn Madden? comes to mind). I have no experience with any of them though. You need to get on the ball and get this situation resolved FAST. Remember, YOU are paying for someone else to live in YOUR home. Don't worry about the friend issue, we all have learned that lesson at one time or another. | |
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Colgate
Posts:642
| | 08/26/2007 2:11 PM |
Alert | | Sounds like you need to go to the magistrate office and file for eviction writ. In the state of AZ a verbal contract holds like glue as if it were a written contract. You need to contact her by cert mail with notification of eviction and they will have 30 days to move out. Lesson learned and so sorry it had to happen this way. Not truely your friends after all. Just be more careful next time. I love to hear there are still such nice people out there, however, they are ususally the one's taken advantage of. | |
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jmel
Posts:28
| | 08/26/2007 2:40 PM |
Alert | First of all you need to mail a certified letter signed reciept to the address. Make all of your demands in this letter. Since there was no lease it makes this an automatic month to month lease. Verbal does count!
You as the home owner can at any time give them a 30 day notice to vacate. Even if you have a lease any home owner can cancel it with a 30 day written notice for any reason. Even if the rent is always paid and the home is spotless.
You do have rights and you have the right to either collect the $ or collect your house.
go here for some great info http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/publications/Residential_Landlord_Tenant_Act/
good luck
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azcarcarrier
Posts:310
| | 08/26/2007 2:42 PM |
Alert | Is the electric in your name? Accepting the 500 dollars maybe a major mistake with judge Sulley. You have now accepted partial payment and have set up payment differently than your verbal agreement. It is called pay as they can. I have learned my lession twice. Some renters go in with deceiving motives, i am just an old country boy trying to be nice and get stabbed at the end. No Thanks
Send a certified letter concerning electric disruption in 7 days. It will take probably 14 days to get it all done, but you have eliminated that part.. Good Luck | | | |
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bstoneaz
Posts:404
| | 08/26/2007 2:58 PM |
Alert | Before you start terminating utilities talk with an attorney or property manager first, you don't want to violate any laws. I know a landlord can not terminate utilities due to unpaid rent in most states. If part of the rent agreement was you would pay the utilities and they would pay them to you with the rent, well, technically all they owe you for is rent in te eyes of the courts.
In Arizona once a person sets up a residence (moves in and has mail delivered generally) it takes about 30-60 days to evict them legally, unless you can talk with them and they move out on their own.
We've been taken advantage of by people who we thought were friends, it sucks, all you can do is learn from it and move on. Unfortunately the people who take advantage of you cause you to be more cautious with people in the future. | |
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Straight'nin' the curve,
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Someday the moutain might get 'em, but the law never will.
Makin' their way,
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Bionicbunny
Posts:644
| | 08/26/2007 7:02 PM |
Alert | There is a rule you should always follow: If you want to give money or do favors for family, friends, or total strangers, never expect anything in return. If you want to help, then help. If you will be expecting repayment in any way then the price is too costly for you and you should find another way to help. That should be made clear to the person you are helping. It will save the relationship between you and whoever it is you are being a blessing to.
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K-Ditty
Posts:32
| | 08/26/2007 7:30 PM |
Alert | | Hey nadja, I just PM'd you. | | | |
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