[katsudden]

If you wish to hold on to "returning" renters.... we pay $3,000/mo. We paid an extra $100 this year to add to our comfort in our rental. Shouldn't have had to be necessary. We also took care of getting the satellite and remotes that didn't work. We scrubbed down the lanai and wrought iron furniture. Spot cleaned the carpet and washed the small area rugs. We are not "white glove" people. Far from it. But we don't want to complain to our landlord about so much that should have been taken care of. We want to be good and responsible renters, but for $3000 a month...we expect a little more....

1. Comfort is key! Please update uncomfortable furniture, mattresses, etc.
The cute matching upholstered furniture of years back have cushions that are completely flat now and we are sitting on the wooden seat frames now.
We'd love to put our feet up on ottomans (found 2 at resale store) or have recliners!

Patio umbrellas are great to keep the sun out of our eyes and cushions on the wrought iron chairs would be nice. (I had to purchase some at a resale store this year.)

The low adirondack chairs are all the thing now, but we are older and can't get in or out of them because they are so low!



2. Cleanliness! We pay for the cleaning people in our lease. But the carpets are spotted and the north-facing lanai is covered in dirt and moss.

The plastic outdoor chairs are stained with dirt and the wrought iron furniture's paint is peeling.

The throw rugs are filthy and stained. The vacuum doesn't work well.

The shower doesn't get hot water.

Perhaps your cleaning people might tell you of these things or you could do a "walk through" to check on them.




3. Amenities...

Please check out the tv remotes and satellite to be sure they work.
Wireless would be nice.
A printer would be nice.
The tires on the golf cart are so worn it is scary
The golf cart's batteries need to be replaced as we can't get up a small hill.
A couple of fold up chairs to take to the square would be nice so we don't have to bring them with us in the car.

4. Kitchen

Plenty of extra dishes if we have company would be nice. They don't have to be fancy expensive dishes.
A crock pot would be nice.
Some serving platters would be nice.
Ice cream scoops (left and right handed one), kitchen sheers, wine bottle opener, colander would be nice.


5. Ample lighting is helpful so we can read no matter where we are in the living room.


6. Safety!
Safety bars in the showers are a must for older people!
The carpeting is loosening and should be tightened!
Area rugs are sliding.
The lights flicker at night. The outlets blow fuses.

7. Pets...
A "pets welcome" home will probably get return renters. We know that is a sore subject amongst landlords, but our pets are our family. 99%of us are responsible pet owners and willing to pay for extra cleaning should it be necessary.

[blueeagle65]

Wow, sounds like complaints to the land lord are in order. That being said, Let the buyer (or renter) beware.... - before signing the rental agreement. As long as the renter continues to get the inflated fee without complaints no changes will be made. Of course, they may not make any changes anyway. Contact the renter - what have you to lose?

We had relatives rent in TV and the renter went over the house from one end to the other with them and even asked if they had everything they needed for their stay. He added that if something came up to call and he would handle it.

As far as pets - good luck! We are pet owners, but would not even consider renting our house to someone with pets.

Let us know how your conversations with the renter go.

[rubicon]

katsudden: You may want to find another rental or better yet just buy here.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by katsudden

If you wish to hold on to "returning" renters.... we pay $3,000/mo. We paid an extra $100 this year to add to our comfort in our rental. Shouldn't have had to be necessary. We also took care of getting the satellite and remotes that didn't work. We scrubbed down the lanai and wrought iron furniture. Spot cleaned the carpet and washed the small area rugs. We are not "white glove" people. Far from it. But we don't want to complain to our landlord about so much that should have been taken care of. We want to be good and responsible renters, but for $3000 a month...we expect a little more....

1. Comfort is key! Please update uncomfortable furniture, mattresses, etc.
The cute matching upholstered furniture of years back have cushions that are completely flat now and we are sitting on the wooden seat frames now.
We'd love to put our feet up on ottomans (found 2 at resale store) or have recliners!

Patio umbrellas are great to keep the sun out of our eyes and cushions on the wrought iron chairs would be nice. (I had to purchase some at a resale store this year.)

The low adirondack chairs are all the thing now, but we are older and can't get in or out of them because they are so low!



2. Cleanliness! We pay for the cleaning people in our lease. But the carpets are spotted and the north-facing lanai is covered in dirt and moss.

The plastic outdoor chairs are stained with dirt and the wrought iron furniture's paint is peeling.

The throw rugs are filthy and stained. The vacuum doesn't work well.

The shower doesn't get hot water.

Perhaps your cleaning people might tell you of these things or you could do a "walk through" to check on them.




3. Amenities...

Please check out the tv remotes and satellite to be sure they work.
Wireless would be nice.
A printer would be nice.
The tires on the golf cart are so worn it is scary
The golf cart's batteries need to be replaced as we can't get up a small hill.
A couple of fold up chairs to take to the square would be nice so we don't have to bring them with us in the car.

4. Kitchen

Plenty of extra dishes if we have company would be nice. They don't have to be fancy expensive dishes.
A crock pot would be nice.
Some serving platters would be nice.
Ice cream scoops (left and right handed one), kitchen sheers, wine bottle opener, colander would be nice.


5. Ample lighting is helpful so we can read no matter where we are in the living room.


6. Safety!
Safety bars in the showers are a must for older people!
The carpeting is loosening and should be tightened!
Area rugs are sliding.
The lights flicker at night. The outlets blow fuses.

7. Pets...
A "pets welcome" home will probably get return renters. We know that is a sore subject amongst landlords, but our pets are our family. 99%of us are responsible pet owners and willing to pay for extra cleaning should it be necessary.

Well Katsudden.

It must be bad. I wonder if the owners know all this. Things aren't going well for you this time, what with the event staff throwing your cushions into the bushes and all that seat saving problem.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by katsudden

If you wish to hold on to "returning" renters.... we pay $3,000/mo. We paid an extra $100 this year to add to our comfort in our rental. Shouldn't have had to be necessary. We also took care of getting the satellite and remotes that didn't work. We scrubbed down the lanai and wrought iron furniture. Spot cleaned the carpet and washed the small area rugs. We are not "white glove" people. Far from it. But we don't want to complain to our landlord about so much that should have been taken care of. We want to be good and responsible renters, but for $3000 a month...we expect a little more....

1. Comfort is key! Please update uncomfortable furniture, mattresses, etc.
The cute matching upholstered furniture of years back have cushions that are completely flat now and we are sitting on the wooden seat frames now.
We'd love to put our feet up on ottomans (found 2 at resale store) or have recliners!

Patio umbrellas are great to keep the sun out of our eyes and cushions on the wrought iron chairs would be nice. (I had to purchase some at a resale store this year.)

The low adirondack chairs are all the thing now, but we are older and can't get in or out of them because they are so low!



2. Cleanliness! We pay for the cleaning people in our lease. But the carpets are spotted and the north-facing lanai is covered in dirt and moss.

The plastic outdoor chairs are stained with dirt and the wrought iron furniture's paint is peeling.

The throw rugs are filthy and stained. The vacuum doesn't work well.

The shower doesn't get hot water.

Perhaps your cleaning people might tell you of these things or you could do a "walk through" to check on them.




3. Amenities...

Please check out the tv remotes and satellite to be sure they work.
Wireless would be nice.
A printer would be nice.
The tires on the golf cart are so worn it is scary
The golf cart's batteries need to be replaced as we can't get up a small hill.
A couple of fold up chairs to take to the square would be nice so we don't have to bring them with us in the car.

4. Kitchen

Plenty of extra dishes if we have company would be nice. They don't have to be fancy expensive dishes.
A crock pot would be nice.
Some serving platters would be nice.
Ice cream scoops (left and right handed one), kitchen sheers, wine bottle opener, colander would be nice.


5. Ample lighting is helpful so we can read no matter where we are in the living room.


6. Safety!
Safety bars in the showers are a must for older people!
The carpeting is loosening and should be tightened!
Area rugs are sliding.
The lights flicker at night. The outlets blow fuses.

7. Pets...
A "pets welcome" home will probably get return renters. We know that is a sore subject amongst landlords, but our pets are our family. 99%of us are responsible pet owners and willing to pay for extra cleaning should it be necessary.

For mere $3000 a month your rented a total Resort .
Complete with pools , activity's,golf nightly entertainment ect ect
I really don't get whats to complain about that was a bargain
Or basically you got what you paid for

[hansel]

Wish you had rented my new villa instead. I think my renters may have been related to your owner. Lets hope they eventually meet each other. I think thats known as KARMA.

[buggyone]

I don't understand why some unhappy renters are kvetching to this forum about their expectations. I am a full time resident and do not care about your renting problems.

Complain to the people you rent from. It is not pressuring them to do anything even if they would read it on this forum. You did not identify where you are renting nor who the owners are.

If you did not like that house, you would just not rent it again. I don't care what you do.

[Heartnsoul]

well i'm not going to be so hard on the rentee. He feels he is paying alot of money and is maybe offering some tips to people who rent their homes out. Did you speak to your landlord? Maybe they would be willing to correct some of these issues.?? Or try another home. There are plenty to rent in the villages. Good luck

[olgreeneyes]

While I acknowledge that your concerns are valid, I as an owner do not live in the villages yet. Renters have been in my house more than I have. While I have the absolute best managers in TV, even they can't read minds. Since I don't have direct contact with the renters, I can only rely on my managers and they can only rely on the renters telling them what they feel is wrong.
I honestly think my kitchen in TV is better equiped than the one here. Our home is pet friendly and while spots and stains can occur, they are regularly professionally cleaned and tightened. However, since the home is rented for the "high" season" things can occur during that time that might not be noticed until no one is there. Items have appeared and disappeared during that time also. Alot of the issues you have mentioned wouldn't be noticed by cleaning people such as lights flickering or the shower not getting hot water.
I strongly suggest you contact the owner/manager. If they want repeat business they would surely take your concerns to heart.

[BettyCrocked]

A left handed ice cream scoop? Are you serious?

[mulligan]

That was a discounted rent. Most places get $3,500 in season. You get what you pay for.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Originally Posted by BettyCrocked

A left handed ice cream scoop? Are you serious?

I was thinking the same thing and I'm left handed. What the heck is left handed ice cream scoop?

[Parker]

Well, I for one think this renter is completely within his rights to be upset and disappointed. We rented our place out for years until we could come here full time. We kept our house immaculate and well appointed. He is paying top dollar and deserves top dollar conditions. I'm frankly surprised he finds himself is this position and wish I could rent him our place to show him how wonderful it could be. Good luck to him, and yes, do let the property manager know. We would have fixed everything toot sweet!

[redwitch]

Nice of you to purchase cushions, etc. I'd say some of your complaints are very valid and should have been taken up with the homeowner/caretaker, such as the flickering lights and hot water issues, cleanliness issues.

Not sure what to say about the older furniture. It sounds like it needs replacing but I doubt many homeowners are going to do that in a rental until they get several complaints.

However, depending on the type of lanai furniture, cushions may be your preference but not normally used for that style. So, if you want 'em, buy 'em. Ditto an ice cream scoop (left or righthanded) and crock pot. I agree that every home should have a colander and at least one serving platter.

Surely you knew before you rented that there was no wireless in the house? If that is a requirement for you, be sure you rent a house that has one, not expect the homeowner to add one. As to a printer, few houses have one for good reason -- renters use all the ink, do not replace paper, jam it. To be polite, printers are a royal pain to maintain. So, I'd say some of your complaints are really not reasonable, but most definitely are.

Honestly, from what you described, you had homeowners who did not care what you were getting and just wanted your money. Fortunately, most homeowners here are not like that. Most care about what they are renting and their renters. Hopefully, your next rental here will be more to your liking.

[Heartnsoul]

do have to say the ice cream scoop is a bit over the top. most valid complaints. some unreasonable.