Beachguy wrote:
I'm a FIOS convert. $115/month for every cable channel imaginable. The picture is way better than cable. Also have high speed internet which is terrific, installed wireless network, and landline phone. Rate is guaranteed for 2 years and no contract. The happiest day of my life was when I turned in my Comcast boxes.

Sal wrote:
We have used the company since 2002 on various purchases. John, by far has been one of the best home inspector out there. He takes his time and explain things that a novice would understand, and his due diligence is beyond question. Everything that he has stated in the report, were right on target. As on one of the purchases, we had to walk away because he uncovered water damage that the seller was covering up and would not address it. On another purchase, John got the seller to remmedy the water tank that was functional, yet it was on its last leg. But the best example yet, was that it was in the winter when we purchased our unit, he took his time to test out the AC system, to ensure that it was fully functional while others that I have dealt with would have taken the word of the seller or realtor.

As for his fees, some may comment on being on the high end, but he is definately worth every penny. As we have used him on at least 4 of our properties and our family has utilized his services on a few others!!!

WE highly recommend John for the great job that he does!!!

knappi wrote:
Your landlord has to provide you with notice in writing of where your deposit is being held within 30 days of moving in. If they don't do this, they lose the right to the security deposit and you can write them a letter - certified mail - asking them to use it towards the rent. They are required by law to do this - no questions asked and they cannot ask for another deposit for as long as you live in the apartment.

If you don't want to go this road and get your deposit back, when you leave - they should inspect as you are moving out. If they don't, take photos and send along with a letter - again via certified mail - that you left the place in broom clean condition. Have a friend witness and sign a letter stating the same.

if she uses any of the money to "fix" the place - she has to provide an itemized list plus receipts of what she did and why and if she can't prove you did the damage - she has to pay it back - DOUBLE.

I have a booklet with this info I ordered from the NJ housing authority and sent copies of the pages with the sections highlighted when I've left places that gave me a hard time about my deposit. I always get it back in full.

MDM wrote:
Sign the recall petition. Get him out in 2011.


I also noticed the tax bill is due Nov. 1st. My rents normally don't clear until after the 10th. I won't have enough cash on hand to make the payment. I have no cash reserve left due to the tax increase and 45% sewer increase.

kitcat wrote:
My husband and I never had problems with our mail when we rented a garden apt. but now that we have a house, things go missing all the time. Not just packages (we have lost checks, small Amazon boxes, you name it) but actual mail, (birthday cards mostly) that it became unreal. We had a hard time believing all of it was stolen from the front of our house (our mailbox is big enough for most of these things to be put into it and it locks) so I was actually put in touch with a Ferderal Agent down at the Post Office who worked on our case and someone was arrested a few months ago. If you'd like PM me and I'll send you her contact info. She was extremely helpful, more so than anyone else down at that Post Office!

chanj wrote:
Actually, come to think of it, it was sent "Registered". Should I go to the PO and ask who signed for it? They got to able to show who signed for it, otherwise, they shouldn't leave it there out on the front door, right?

Or am I going down a hopeless route?