Filthy Apartments

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3 years 8 months ago #46743 by Jessica Lawler
I have a question for you.
I was in a residents apartment yesterday on a maintenance call, and when I went to the apartment it would appear that this resident has not cleaned his bathroom, kitchen or apartment once since he moved in and it will be a year in July.
Have you ever experienced anything like this? How would you address it? Would you address it? Would you offer a renewal with conditions?
I am truly at a loss as this is the first time I am encountering a situation like this.
Thank you in advance. 
3 years 8 months ago #46743 by Jessica Lawler
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3 years 8 months ago #46796 by Anonymous
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We would bring the lack housekeeping up to the resident if the problem will attract bugs or rodents or will permanently damage the unit or something that is a fire hazard. I do see showers that need a good cleaning and I mention to the resident that they need to remove the "staining" on the shower floor so it does not become an issue at move out.
3 years 8 months ago #46796 by Anonymous
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3 years 7 months ago #46873 by Aloft Companies
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we look for filthy /pest infested/nasty etc apartments when we do our 6 week inspections. When we find then we issue a lease violation as well as the " filthy apartment letter" and let them know we will be back to re-inspect to make sure it is clean in a week. If it is not we re-issue another lease violation and come back in 3 days to re-inspect. If it is not clean again we issue the 3d violation and begin the eviction process. They usually clean the unit. The standard TAA ( Texas Apartment Association) is clear on the unit needing to be clean.
3 years 7 months ago #46873 by Aloft Companies
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3 years 7 months ago #46874 by Jessica Lawler
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Thank you for your feedback!
3 years 7 months ago #46874 by Jessica Lawler
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3 years 7 months ago #46950 by Anonymous
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Experienced poor housekeeping many times in this industry. You need to give lease violation for failure to maintain the unit. Usually after 3 violations its time to issue a notice to vacate. Also, take pictures of the unit each time you inspected for your records. Remember to be detail on the violation by informing the resident what area needs attentions.

Hope this helps.
3 years 7 months ago #46950 by Anonymous