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What can I do when a tenent takes things off the house like the screens?
Unless it says in their lease that the screens must remain on, there is very little you can do as long as they put them back up before they move.
I have a cat and have removed all of my lower screens so they won't get clawed. They are nice and safe in my hall closet.
Why is it bothering you that the screens are off? They can be removed or reinserted in a matter of minutes. What's the big deal?
Your lease should have a clause allowing you to bill them for damages during their tenancy. Ours does and we also have a clause noting that all money received is applied to the oldest balance. (not necessarily legal in all states.)
So, I send them a bill for replacement or repair. I will not repair it until they pay for it. Document Everything!
When they send in their rent I then send them a late notice for not paying the rent in full and late fees will accrue.
I do the same for pulling feminine hygiene products or grease out of sewers. If they did it I charge them for it!
Other posters are suggesting taking it out of their deposit... If they have ripped out the screens my guess is that in the end the deposit will not be sufficient to cover the rest of the damages they are doing.
first take pictures of what you think is missing or broken, then send them a notice that you will be billing them for replacement fo the screens. if you get a hassle, site your lease where it says the renter is responsible for keeping the property in the same condition that they took it. If they are continually breaking/altering/remodeling against your will or advice, site that as a breach of contract and begin eviction notices.
You can handle it as the poster above recommends but if you have an otherwise good relationship with the tenant, that might start a landlord-tenant war. I would rather deal with a tenant that takes the screens off the windows than one who does not pay the rent on time, and being a good tenant lets you get a little leeway in my book.
If this were one of my ';good'; tenants, I would simply mention to them, that I had noticed they'd done that, and that the screens needed to be put back before they moved out or else I'd have to use their security deposit to cover it. If it is something that could cause other problems like unhooking the dryer venting, I'd be more aggressive, but missing screens are not going to hurt anything (and the tenant is the one who has to live with the flies and bugs that get in) in the long run.
U say takes things off like screens r there other issues? IF U HAVE PROBLEMS ALL THE TIME THEN GIVE THEM A 30 DAY NOTICE TO VACATE AND FILE EVICTION! If this is the only problem u have great answers already, such as billing them, and not only can u bill and take from rent 1st if this applies in ur state u can also chrg. late fees on the rent balance due. As for security deposit yes damages etc. can be taken but not until the residents have moved.
If the screens are missing, itemized it and deduct it against their security deposit.
What I've found is that I wish they would leave the frame for the screen. Screens can be replaced for next to nothing but the frame missing is a pain in the butt.
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