One of our rock-solid paying tenants moved out last weekend. He was such a nice guy. The tattoos and piercings were scary looking, but he was polite and friendly. His apartment was always spotless when we had to be in it for some reason. But he refused to get rid of the pit-bull dog. And since he said it was either the dog or him...we waved goodbye.
He left the apartment clean and brought the keys back - just like you'd hope a tenant would. So, what's the catch? The other tenants in the building are dancing with joy. It was only when he moved out that they started telling us about the parties, the noise, the tons of people who were always hanging out there and the fact that his friends would take up all the parking places. I need to vacuum the front yard to get all the cigarette butts!
Why wouldn't they tell Jana or us? They didn't want to cause trouble. Were they afraid of him? Or are they afraid of us? Or are they just nice people who don't want to make waves? Regardless our remaining tenants are happy campers. Now if they'll just pay their rent ...
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Showing posts with label pit bull. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Pit Bull and the Screen Door
One of our most reliable tenants showed up with a pit bull. We actually saw the dog about two months ago and told him the dog had to go. No Pit Bulls. Well, that fell on deaf ears! But bless our dear property manager's heart! She confronted him when he paid the rent on Feb 1.
He said if the dog goes, he goes. She said, "don't let the door hit you on the way out." I love it! Then she sent a follow up letter confirming his intent to vacate before March 1. YEA! Although I'm sad to lose a steady tenant, the other tenants were complaining and it's all good.
Also, our dear property manager has worked miracles! Remember our dear Courtney? Rubber bands in the drain? Tub wouldn't drain because the lever was down? Two big dogs? Jana found them a new place to move effective April first. Meanwhile, they got ride of the nasty dog, took down all the signs and paraphenelia that screamed "Beware of Dog." She's a miracle worker.
He said if the dog goes, he goes. She said, "don't let the door hit you on the way out." I love it! Then she sent a follow up letter confirming his intent to vacate before March 1. YEA! Although I'm sad to lose a steady tenant, the other tenants were complaining and it's all good.
Also, our dear property manager has worked miracles! Remember our dear Courtney? Rubber bands in the drain? Tub wouldn't drain because the lever was down? Two big dogs? Jana found them a new place to move effective April first. Meanwhile, they got ride of the nasty dog, took down all the signs and paraphenelia that screamed "Beware of Dog." She's a miracle worker.
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