NBR: Newly a landlord and need advice
SingleMom31
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When we found out that I was pregnant, we bought a bigger house since my small condo wouldn't cut it. Unfortunately, I bought in 2007 and it's now only worth about 75% of what it was worth, so I can't sell it. So, I listed it for rent with a management company, and they have a tenant lined up. So far, he's already come back with something that he didn't like in the lease. I don't entirely blame him for that (it was a recommendation by the management company, and I didn't feel strongly about it). Well, he's come back again with another request that I don't feel great about.
About 2 years ago, I replaced the water softener with a ridiculously expensive one (nearly $2K) because of the really bad water around here. As part of it, Culligan (well respected, bonded & insured company) brings out salt every two months, fills it, and checks to make sure that it's functioning correctly. I pay for the salt, but nothing else. When I was living there, I gave them a key and they would just take care of it, though they do have an option where you can be home and they'll do the same service on an appointment basis. I would like to continue having the maintenance done (at my expense) since eventually I'd like to sell it and it is an asset. The prospective tenant is saying no, that he doesn't want them to have a key, and that he's not willing to deal with making appointments for them to do it. Do I let him off the hook (and take my chances that he'll take care of it), or do I insist and possibly lose the tenant?
Re: NBR: Newly a landlord and need advice
I'm not a landlord so this is just my personal opinion. When they bring the salt do they need to walk though the home, is the unit in the basement?
I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be if a stranger were in my space without me being t
I have never tried to negotia