Nbg4real:
cc: spyder88
Hajj mafuta
Egunmogoji and co.

true2home:

This happened in State of Maryland, Greenbelt to be precise. That city is notorious for backing tenant. It was funny at first for me too because I was thinking the case was a simple one. After three months, I realized what am in for.

I didn't want the money at all. I wanted her to leave but the lawyer said that the court will not even entertain that. The first thing in this town is to file for Non payment, then progress forward from there. The thing drove me to think of crazy stuff to do, but I no want go jail for stupid and racist people.

gbadexy:

you would need a bitumen based coat. I don't have an idea of any brand but I'm sure there would be some around.
No paint can entirely prevent a decking against constant exposure to water. Epoxy based paint could have worked but it weakens eventually on exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet rays).

true2home:
Honestly, why don't people just tile the deck and incorporate a drain pipe to drain the overflow off the deck asap. The water will not have time to percolate through the tiled surface. I will be doing one soon for my old man's hangout deck

Your suggestion is the best compared to using bitumen felt/coats.
After decking, inform your tiler to use water sealant mixture when laying the tiles. Make sure you do a gentle slope towards where you want it to drain out.

Empiree:
Lots of drama But why must landlord file non-payment first?. Can't he just file eviction?. Non-payment is complicated. Once i notice certain tenant behavior is not conforming, I don't bother about money. I just want to let them go. When did yours happen?. You know you could have kept the house now if bank didnt file for foreclosure. I was 100% out of cash too and bills mounted. It was crazy but I survived the storm

true2home:
Here, you can not evict tenant when they have a lease that is not expired yet. So you just got to deal with it. In my case, she breach the contract by not paying rent as due, lie about her employment status. She connive with HR; I later found out is her friend to confirm her employment. But it was all a lie. She even told the judge that she is on Worker comp and it was her friend that said she is fully employed; not her. Judge just laugh and continue like that wasn't relevant in the case. I was so mad that day, Na God no let me throw my folder at the judge self!

Empiree:
Speaking about following tenant to bankruptcy court, how do you go about this?. I would imagine state law protects garnishment of their tax (return) needless to say filing bankruptcy. I don't think this ever happened in NY. Usually landlords let go of money owe to them or caught it in half but tenant must move.

GoodFaith:


If a tenant still live in you house and file bankruptcy
The day the bankruptcy and back you can't collect
The day after he/she file bankruptcy is now a new debt (e.g tenant live in ur house for three month May 1st file,
Bankruptcy, U can't collect any debt before May 1st but after May second u can collect)
U can't file future debt in bankruptcy
File tenant fail to pay u after he/she file bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Court is a Federal Court
Go to bankruptcy Court there form u will file out
The Federal court will rule on you motion
The Judge will likely rule for you to take the case to District court after the bankrupt case has finish in the federal court

Empiree:
Really, i dont think i have the energy to go through this. The worst case scenario is, i let go rent but the SOB MUST move

true2home:
Here, you can not evict tenant when they have a lease that is not expired yet. So you just got to deal with it. In my case, she breach the contract by not paying rent as due, lie about her employment status. She connive with HR; I later found out is her friend to confirm her employment. But it was all a lie. She even told the judge that she is on Worker comp and it was her friend that said she is fully employed; not her. Judge just laugh and continue like that wasn't relevant in the case. I was so mad that day, Na God no let me throw my folder at the judge self!

GoodFaith:

I have a lady the own my $1700
Move out, I told her I was going to collect
Luckily for me she change her job and sent me her new job
I called her new job few day ago to ensure she still work there
I am going to go small claim court on her
She will see the bailiff at her job
I play dirty

Empiree:
she deserved it. I dont blame you. I am just too lenient and can't afford taking off work or wasting my time on them. A lady and mother owe me 1600X4. She has habit of not returning my calls or texts. Took her to court but my silly attny compromised just bcus she told her that she doesn't have money which is a lie. She did pay 4th month before we went to court but after we returned from court, she called her bank to reverse her check. I made huge mistake when my attny told me to forgive the rent bcuz she said she has no money. I just let it slide. This was 2013 and they moved. But the crazy one that lived 11 months free(2010) took me to small claim despite living rent free. Judge threw out her case.

EgunMogaji:
I've been rooting around Ghana real estate.

They need to be feared. They appear to be head and shoulder above and we have a lot of catching up to do. They don't just have a few houses that are exemplary, but thousands as far as I can see over a small area.

GoodFaith:

How can somebody live in ur house for 11 months in US
I will catch a case
Dude a lady gave me a bad check
Called the police on her
One of the reason I love my schedule only work four days of the week
If I have to go to court I can take few hours off
One of the reason I am not trying to change position

Empiree:
Deadbeat tenants dare not mess with you. Actually, i am a changed person now compared to those yrs. I dont leave stone unturned now. But i still can't afford to go to bankruptcy length. I deal with sec8 in most cases now even before self. Just got better than before.

true2home:
Honestly, why don't people just tile the deck and incorporate a drain pipe to drain the overflow off the deck asap. The water will not have time to percolate through the tiled surface. I will be doing one soon for my old man's hangout deck

Melahou:


I have been given an estimate but I feel it's way too high so I need a second opinion so as to make a decision...
A rough estimate is not a bad idea

Nbg4real:
Good morning house, please some one should recommends good waterproof material for my tank area (deck), price and where to buy it. the concrete has already been done but the tank is yet to be install

gbadexy:

you would need a bitumen based coat. I don't have an idea of any brand but I'm sure there would be some around.
No paint can entirely prevent a decking against constant exposure to water. Epoxy based paint could have worked but it weakens eventually on exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet rays).

true2home:
Honestly, why don't people just tile the deck and incorporate a drain pipe to drain the overflow off the deck asap. The water will not have time to percolate through the tiled surface. I will be doing one soon for my old man's hangout deck

Rubbiish:

What about these water proof cement we use on slab for soakaway, can it prevent such?

gbadexy:

I highly doubt it sir. its not going to be effective against constant contact with water.
Assuming the water is able to drain off quickly, it may work, but decking are flat and level. Besides, the soakaway is sealed and there is no way to see if the water is totally repelled

Rubbiish:

@bold very true sir
But i honestlty think tiling such area will do the magic.
Though bitumen is what is mostly use for such purpose

fash78:
Hello house. I am not sure if this question has been asked before and answered. What is a fair percentage of the rent a lawyer or property manager is entitled to? I am renting a unit for 1M and a lawyer I want to hire to manage the property is asking for 10% of that. Is that what is the going rate in Lagos? I welcome contributions from the house.

Nbg4real:
Good morning house, please some one should recommends good waterproof material for my tank area (deck), price and where to buy it. the concrete has already been done but the tank is yet to be install

true2home:

This happened in State of Maryland, Greenbelt to be precise. That city is notorious for backing tenant. It was funny at first for me too because I was thinking the case was a simple one. After three months, I realized what am in for.

I didn't want the money at all. I wanted her to leave but the lawyer said that the court will not even entertain that. The first thing in this town is to file for Non payment, then progress forward from there. The thing drove me to think of crazy stuff to do, but I no want go jail for stupid and racist people.

Waladade4luv:
molding blocks ursef and buying d amount of blocks u need for a house project, pls which is advisable considering durability and finnacial implications, pls i need sincere opinion of house members

Daboomb:


Why dont you put a float-switch instead?
It cuts-off the water supply once it reaches a certain level (stops your pumpimg machine by cutting-off its power supply and restarting it automatically as well, once water level gets low).
That way, you wont even get water on your deckings.

That is what l usually do and nver regret it for once.

Daboomb:


And what "special thing" is he gonna do, when shyte happnes, apart from file the necessary court papers that na lawyer can do, and take you through the court process, especially in this Lagos?

Draw up your own Rent Agreement (there are samples everywhere and you can get a copy of the Tenancy Act of lagos State, to guide you) and tighten-it up properly, in line with the Tenancy Act.

If Tenant then defualts, then get a good Lawyer of a fee on that tenant.
All the steps are now clearly spelt out and no one (landlord or tenant), can do any 'magic', except if you want to play dirty like use 'unknown soldiers' to resolve the issue.

Why should a Lawyer think he is entitled to a flat rate of 10% of my money, imagine l sold a land for #35M and he wants 10% of that (I know Lawyers will be fuming now ) in a Nigeria/Lagos where Judges can be bribed and you can get away with anything, if you know the right people?

What do l know sef.