The turnover (of 2) that we could just let someone move into, was mailed her deposit return last week. I retained 25.00 of the 675.00 for (as I explained in my note to her) cleaning & HVAC filter. She had texted my DH that had been done and it obviously was not.

She actually messaged me this morning and thanked me for returning her deposit, never questioned (to me) the amount I kept and why? She also expressed gratitude for our allowing them to rent our singlewide!

It really was a much needed pick me up today as we face another messy one with a few repairs. Can't expect them to last forever and whoever invented Masonite siding, needs their tail kicked.

This is a 1980, three bedroom with one bath. I suggested T1-11 instead of hardy boards, because IDK if the frame is strong enough to hold cement boards?

You can buy the metal siding for trailers but that is expensive too. Any suggestions? Or is T-1-11 the best alternative to the Masonite junk on it now?

We use to have a few sayings in the airline mech business.

#2 was the beatings will continue until moral improves.

The #1 One saying------- an auh Sh**! cancels out 1000 ataboys!

Myob, I had not heard that one in quite a while! Yes, the beatings will continue..... Just spoke to a veteran/seasoned landlord that has thrown in the towel (they think) sold all of their rentals to the occupants on a 6% land contract.

I've sold 9 and gotten all 9 back. You are never out of it if you have any involvement with them.

Pat in the day the sales were used to coincide with property that needed serious fix up. Worked like a champ. Last one got new roof and HVAC. They put down 6K and stayed 12 months.

Just FYI, I looked it up on a mobile home supply online store we frequent, and the metal siding for a mobile home is VERY expensive.

Pat.

No T1-11 siding. It will peel and look like the mansonite you hate.

How about plain old vinyl siding? Super easy to install and lasts forever.

BRAD

PS

Congrats on the friendly move out!

We send photos showing the cleaning/damage with the charge.

Takes away the arguments.

Yay, those good move outs make it almost worth the bad ones. We too got a good first this year. So welcomed after the bad kind we went through.

Long story short, if moving resident wanted an early security deposit return, I offered to do that if she was able to pick it up. She agreed. When she came she brought us wine, cheesecake from a local bakery, and a giftcard to our local grocery store with a card thanking us for our help through the years, etc. We were floored...in a good way.

BRAD: We take photos too. I've often thought of sending the photos. Instead, at the bottom of my itemization, part of the ending statement I make reads: Security Return based on : 1) All conditions of the lease, 2) witnessed by (list the cleaning company), incoming resident (if that happens), list the contractor(s) if estimates gotten or work performed. Documentation, receipts and photos on file.

PAT

I have used T1-11 with very good success. One small 16x20 building I did 25 years ago has been painted twice - no peeling - no problems.

Over the years I have done a lot of painting that has turned out very well. Most paint issues is poor prep and cheap paint.

MH skin: we use 3/8 plywood, Tyvek, then vinyl siding. This typically GREATLY increased the insulation factor and GREATLY reduces the air infiltration, both GREATLY reducing the energy costs to the tenant.