Updating post from Reddit.
So, a very nice Albanian gentleman messaged me asking if he could rent my property in return for cash payments each month, PLUS an additional £4000 every 3 months, in cash.
This was after telling me he wants a 'business house', can provide fake ID, will make sure nobody notices the increase in electricity usage and will of course return the property to the immaculate condition it's currently in.
The emojis of little plant pots sweetened the offer....
A free ventilation and plumbing system when he leaves as well?
Well yes, plus the next tenants will have free electricity for life too.
You forgot the free lighting, free medium, free plastic tubs, free window foil.
Don't forget the free extra window in the front door when it's cut open.
Who will pay for the new front door ?
Oh he will - he sounds awfully nice.
I told you to keep this between us mate
Username checks out lmaooo
I mean … at least he isn’t BSing you.
Loads of them rent a place, don’t tell the landlord and you only find out when the door goes in
His openness was the surprise!
Yeah. I mean at least OP is getting a cut. Could probably negotiate it upwards.
And then rely on a dealer to keep their word?
I'm good mate.
Cost them more if you picked up the phone.
And dealers are well known for taking that kid of thing lying down.
Next time you speak to a dealer, threaten them with the police to get what you want and see what happens. Be sure to make sure they know you aren't joking as well.
Funny you say that - the first offer was £3k.
I think you should share his kind offer with the police.
They have lots of little places for him to live with great security
3 meals a day too
Have you seen the news ? No they don’t.
Yeah except you think it's a 2 year tenancy agreement but they'll boot you out after 8 months..
I'm sure you'll definitely get this money in full, go for it!
All above board.
Upstanding and model tenant.
Every Landlord's dream.
That’s an awesome offer and I would literally bite his hand off. Not many awesome tenants around so don’t miss out.
This is joke post. Clearly don’t engage
But I love growing tomatoes
Don’t do it. Growfarms will wreck your house completely. Have had to quote /advise on a couple of these after they left and we were looking at major renos 20k+. The last sentence is bullshit. No intention of returning prop to previous state. They will be long gone before you know they have moved on. (Basically once they can’t store any more hemp byproduct in the house)
I think OP was being sarcastic haha
I'd rather think the illegality and overwhelming choice of tenants would immediately compel the owner to decline the offer. Without going into anecdotes.
dont know about OP monthly rent, but given the every 3 months bonus is accurate, OP would only need to rent it to his nice chap for a minimum of 2 years to cover all the potential lost !
😆 I can get someone round to bypass the electric meter if you like. He's on remand at the mo, should get bail this Thursday. Drop ne a DM if needed.
Thanks for the offer, but this will be buddy boys second house apparently, so he knows what he's doing 😁😁
🫡🫡dealing with a pro
😆 🤣
Have had messages similar to that 😂 they don’t even hide it.
What you spending the extra cash on ?
Ceiling height Bob Marley posters primarily
Well he obviously won’t renovate so ignore that part.
You didn’t say what the monthly rent was to weigh the pros and cons 😂😂
Did they actually put plant pots in the email? Please post a screenshot haha!
Wow !!
So police would have evidence that you had full knowledge of the activities taking place..
Ah yes, the old £4000 cash to cover £30,000 worth of damage that'll be done in the same time frame.
Holes in ceilings, walls, ripped out cupboards, and fitted wardrobes to provide them extra growing room. Eternal stinky carpets and house ugh.
Don't suppose he needs a pied-à-terre in downtown Beirut central Portsmouth, by any chance?
If it has a door, some rooms and an electricity supply, I think he'd snatch your hand off.
Mind you, I'd insist on £5k as he jumped from 3 to 4 pretty damn quick.
I'd be asking the police if they want to share the offer, I'm very public spirited like this (plus I can't stand the smell of weed).
If you're serious, don't do it, especially after posting on the internet.
Money upfront
Don't. All the extra money you've earned will go towards renovating the house after they leave.
Your house will be a wreck afterwards.
Haha. 'earned'.
That's what the security deposit is for. 🙄
Won't cover a fraction of the costs.
😄
Weed grower, or brothel, or scam house for nefarious activities.
Well if it's a brothel, my inspection visits will be weekly....
Happened to my mates dad, he works offshore, rented out one of his flats, nice area, nice tennat on paper, 3 months later police and council stepped in and border force, removed a few girl's that were trafficked. The neighbours complained about the Ladies of the night and constant noise and social issues, the flat was at least left in good condition and he managed to rent out after, but I think it had like a 90 day anti social cufew on it where nobody was allowed in which made things hard for the owner.
Run!
Take the deposit and first month rent, then rat him out in a week time 🙂
His margins are high from selling shoddy crop
It takes 2-3 months to get a crop, apparently. That's 4 harvests in a year.
Money up front for the entire term, plus a £10k deposit.
Sounds a bit racist…
I said he was 'very nice'......?
