Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Now, let me ask you this readers: would you want to re-rent to someone under who did this to you? Last edited by Toymeister; 12-04-2017 at 10:44 AM. |
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As new landlords we too, are wondering what to do about this. In the summer we had a few renters that liked to keep the inside temperature in the mid 60s. I had the property manager check to ensure the air conditioner was working correctly, and they weren’t just trying to get the house down to a livable temperature. No, they both confirmed they like it in the 60’s. I’m thinking of adding to my summer rentals contracts a small surcharge if they want to keep the house below 70F to cover the electric bill. Summer rents aren’t high enough to cover huge electric bills, and at some point it’s cheaper to keep the house empty. On the other hand, I don’t want to raise the rate to always cover the worst possible utility bill.
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What I do for my homeowners who don’t have a utilities clause is find an excuse to visit the renters a few days after they’ve moved in. If I notice the ac or heat is at an unreasonable rate, I advise them that they will probably have to pay the overage and have the homeowners send a confirming email. Not exactly binding but most renters agree to it.
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As to renting to people like this again, no way. A cheat is a cheat is a cheat.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay) "There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein |
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Do not rent from a person who is this cheap-IMHO, they will do everything possible to keep every cent of your security deposit-cleaning, etc.
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Maybe they were burned before by a previous tenant and asked for 79 degrees figuring you would put it on 75 degrees. Not a great way to handle a customer but a great way to lose one for next year. If it was me and there was no deposit involved, adios. To many great landlords and rentals here to stress something like this.
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I have read this several times since it was posted yesterday. Am I wrong in thinking this is a PROBABLY a Jan. Feb. & March rental. It is the upcoming 3 months and the high season. Who is going to have their thermostat set at 79 degrees? How would the owner save anything with the heat set at 79? Intellicast - The Villages Historic Weather Averages in Florida (32163) |
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The landlord means 79 cooling. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Average high temp. Jan.68 - Feb.71 - March 76 Open a window??? |
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The landlord is confused ? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You’re right. There could be two sides to this story. I can say, though, that we have been coming to The Villages for several years. Our last rental was being sold so I looked for a new place. If I were an owner, I would want to rent to someone just like us. We never complain about anything. The House was always spotless. This list of rules and regulations is certainly putting a damper on our upcoming visit. Certainly not a warm welcome. I’m hoping that it will not be as bad as it seems.
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Relax the other 99% of rentals will be just fine....as per usual!! |
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...The landlord means 79 cooling.
I can't remember the last time I had cooling on in the winter. But then I can't remember what I had for breakfast, either |
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Yup, that what we do too! We are perfectly comfortable with those temps.
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