VSG Maintenance Group
OT.. Opinions please..
Hi Fawn -
1. My husband was a little concerned about the smell, however, and my children the carpet bugs. Did the previous tenant have pets? Typically, after new carpet and paint, does the apartment smell more neutral?
The previous tenants had two indoor cats and two boys. Once the carpets are out, the paint goes up, and the kitchen and bathroom cleaned, it should be fine. I will also bomb the apartment for bugs; but after working inside the apartment intensively since 6/27 on and off, I have experienced no bug problems.
2. I wanted to confirm that you are painting, replacing the carpets, fixing the ceiling, and fixing the slider to the patio. Is that correct?
That is all correct.
3. If we were moving in on the 15th we would owe $1350 ($900 + $450 for 1/2 month rent) at signing and then $900 on the first (or $800 on the 30th), is that correct?
That is also correct. Although I would make it the Saturday the16th and $400 for ½ month rent to give me a little more leeway for finishing it all up.
4. By the way, if we do rent the apartment, would I be able to come give the application and security deposit beginning of the week, and get the keys/pay the first 1/2 month rent on Friday the 15th? Thanks again,
I should be there Monday-Friday getting things squared away. My wife works Monday and Wednesday nights, so I will be leaving about 2:30 or so on those days. I hope to getting there around 9AM all week. As I said, I would rather give the keys on Saturday.
If you do take it, you'll also need to contact Central Hudson to turn on the electric - XXXX Route 208, Apt #6, Campbell Hall, NY 10916. The previous tenant's name was XXXXX (I believe the service was in her name).
At any rate, have a pleasant end of weekend and hopefully we'll be talking soon.
Thanks,
Kurt
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As long as house #3 is in a safe neighborhood, I would go for it. You can save more, it sounds like it has more space, and I'm sure the new carpet and paint will take care of the smells. The upkeep around the building might be lacking, but I've found I can put up with anything for a relatively short period of time. My parents often bought homes in disrepair, and cleaning, paint, and new flooring seemed to always fix them up fine.
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They are all in a great neighborhood, better than our current even... That has been my point about time as well- it's a year, just a year..
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Sounds like you're landlord is aware of the kids and you're not hiding it. They should know what they are in for.
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I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
I'm leaning toward # 3 if the paint and carpeting have resolved the smell issue. It's only a year, so the outside grounds could be tolerated for a year. Living in a 1 bedroom with a family of 4 might just be toooooo close.
# 3 might just be due to former tenants and the landlords are doing their best to get it up to par so they can get it rented. Ask for an addendum to the lease that states the smell issue will be resolved before you move in, or the other terms of the lease are void and you can move out without penalty.
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The 3rd certainly, from the landlords responses to me, seems to be the past tenant issue, and he does seem willing to handle all my concerns....
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
