[quote=SD Realtor]As far as the OP talking about changing the terms of the lease, no that cannot happen without agreement by all parties and it is well documented.[/quote]My advice to the OP is to wait until 30 or 31 days before the lease ends, then send a written 30-day notice of an increase in rent. This way you either get rid of them, or you get more money to compensate for the hassle of dealing with them.
FLU’s strategy is generally OK if the tenants see that “you don’t really mean” the $60 fee, unless it’s for something they broke. A problem I see is that you may be creating an incentive for the tenant not to report minor problems. As we know, even a minor issue may become costlier to repair later on if not addressed early.
