I rent a condo. I like living here and don’t want to move. I signed a 1 year lease, which expired January 1, 2010. I let my landlord know I want to renew the lease in November 2009 - 2 months before the end of the lease. The landlord is an agent for a property management company. The owner of the condo lives out of town. The owner, with his 18-year-old daughter, came to look at the place in August of last year. They said the daughter and the mom had never seen the condo, so they wanted to see it. They were in town because the daughter is attending university in the city now - about a 30-minute-drive away from the condo. They said the daughter will be residing in student housing on campus. In November, the landlord said he would renew the lease - that he would prepare the documents and send them over. No documents were sent, so I called him in January. He said he would be out of town and would send the documents soon. Again, no documents arrived. I called him about 3 weeks ago and was very up-front with him. I told him I want the lease renewed and I feel he is avoiding renewing the lease and that I feel that the owner’s daughter may want to move into the unit. He said he had not contacted the owners at all yet and that he would do so. Called him last week and he said the owners are not opposed to signing a lease, however they want to increase the rent. He said he will come up with a “number” and let me know. Again, no call back.

Even if he signs another lease with me, he can give me 60 days notice to vacate the suite if the owner (or his daughter in this case) want to move into the suite.

So, I guess I just want to see what other people think. Is he just stalling? Is he just dumb and lazy? Should I probably just give notice and move.

Also, the strata just passed a “no-renting” by-law. Which means that if I move out of this suite, the strata would not allow him to rent it out again.

Also, student housing is MUCH cheaper than my rent right now. Student housing is about $700/month. I am paying $2000/month. So he would be in a financial disadvantage if his daughter were to move into here - unless she got room-mates. And please don’t make any comments about finding a cheaper place and not wasting money… I have heard it all before - thanks!
I am renting in British Columbia, Canada. The LAW here allows EVERY legal lease to be ended (with a 60 day notice to tenant) if the owner or their family want to move into the unit. It’s the law - I have checked with the rental board. I have also been a victim to this ridiculous rule before.
Because I need to be in BC, Canada right now. And the only decent condos you will find here will cost you at least $800,000… so even if I pay $2,000 - $2,500 a month in rent, I am still saving by not having to pay a $4,000 mortgage, $600/month maintenance fees, property taxes, down deposit, etc. It works out in the end. But thanks.

My friend is interested in starting a property management company. Where would he begin to find the necessary steps to start such a company? If there is any Additional advice that can be given, it would be appreciated. Thanks!

Seven years ago, I paid only $350 for a security deposit on a 2-bedroom apartment here in WA state. This year, I am planning on moving out, and I would like to know what the likelihood will be of actually getting that security deposit back. The property management has changed three times since moving in, and I’m not sure if that could be a factor in this.

Of course, I have caused some wear and tear on the apartment. I’m sure a few doors have a couple minor scrapes. There is a trim piece that came off the edge of the kitchen counter also.

If I fix everything that may have received wear and tear while I’ve lived here, should I get the entire deposit back or is the landlord likely to make up some excuse or reason why they shouldn’t return the deposit to me?

I would like to know how to get into doing house repair before the houses/apartments are rented or put up for sale. I dont know if I have to go through a property management company or what. Any ideas or any help will be appreciated. I am located in phoenix Arizona. Thanks in advance.

I rent a condo. I like living here and don’t want to move. I signed a 1 year lease, which expired January 1, 2010. I let my landlord know I want to renew the lease in November 2009 - 2 months before the end of the lease. The landlord is an agent for a property management company. The owner of the condo lives out of town. The owner, with his 18-year-old daughter, came to look at the place in August of last year. They said the daughter and the mom had never seen the condo, so they wanted to see it. They were in town because the daughter is attending university in the city now - about a 30-minute-drive away from the condo. They said the daughter will be residing in student housing on campus. In November, the landlord said he would renew the lease - that he would prepare the documents and send them over. No documents were sent, so I called him in January. He said he would be out of town and would send the documents soon. Again, no documents arrived. I called him about 3 weeks ago and was very up-front with him. I told him I want the lease renewed and I feel he is avoiding renewing the lease and that I feel that the owner’s daughter may want to move into the unit. He said he had not contacted the owners at all yet and that he would do so. Called him last week and he said the owners are not opposed to signing a lease, however they want to increase the rent. He said he will come up with a “number” and let me know. Again, no call back.

Even if he signs another lease with me, he can give me 60 days notice to vacate the suite if the owner (or his daughter in this case) want to move into the suite.

So, I guess I just want to see what other people think. Is he just stalling? Is he just dumb and lazy? Should I probably just give notice and move.

Also, the strata just passed a “no-renting” by-law. Which means that if I move out of this suite, the strata would not allow him to rent it out again.

Also, student housing is MUCH cheaper than my rent right now. Student housing is about $700/month. I am paying $2000/month. So he would be in a financial disadvantage if his daughter were to move into here - unless she got room-mates. And please don’t make any comments about finding a cheaper place and not wasting money… I have heard it all before - thanks!

i rent from a property management group, but a lady from remax showed up several weeks ago and said i had 2 weeks to move. she would give me money or extra time and no money… when asked how much $ she said she had to go to her office…then she called yesterday and asked if i got her e mail to which i replied no, because i havent. but she said she would offer 1000 to move and i said i heard i could get 4000 and she said she MAY be able to get me 2000. then i said well when would the 90 days be up, and she did not have an answer, she said the 90 days would start in about a week. i dont understand why she cant get me some hard facts and figures…and she keeps wanting to see my lease. i am not showing it to her and do not trust her one bit now. do i have to provide her with this? also, i was able to find out through a public notice search that the property was listed “notice of trustees sale” on march 4….should i just consider that i have about 80 days from this date? the lady indicated 90 days from a future date, but i dont know what to think….i am in missouri
does this mean it ACTUALLY sold that day, or is it possible it went to bank and then is still in the process of being sold? or is it over, and time for me to give up and get ready to pack? p.s. i want the time…1000 wont cut it

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