Kelly Gidzinski

You don't really need a sample letter to give them notice to vacate. However, you need to follow what is written in the terms the lease. If the lease gives you the right to give 30 days notice to vacate, just be clear and to the point, politely of course, and be sure to state the date they must turn over possesion. Also send the letter regular mail and certified mail return receipt requested to be sure you have a written record of when you sent the notice. I recomend sending it regular mail as well because people will not always make the effort ot go pick it up from the post office if they weren't there to sign for it. In your letter you might also want to add in what they need to do and in what condition the property must be in order to get their security deposit back. As a landlord myself, I always ask my tenants to meet me at the property when they turn over the keys so we can do a walk through inspection together. This way there is no question as to why you deducted x amount for this or that and gives them an opportunity to correct anything to get all of their money back. Best of luck.

Create a Great Day!

Kelly Gidzinski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Sat Aug 16 2008, 10:59

Thanks for sending the link and for your response. What you said is really well put and I completely agree. - Wed Aug 6 2008, 13:23

I guess the guy lied to me when I asked him. I also looked for it online and didn't find any mention of it in any newspaper articles. Do you remember which paper so it can be looked up?

I'm curious considering what you wrote, do you feel safe living in Clifton Heights? Are you considering moving to a different area because of the incidents you wrote about? What areas do you feel are safer than this one for your price range?

I personally am happy about the drug raid on the bar. I think it shows our police force is doing something about an issue that is widespread from the city to the suburbs. I love the fact that I see our police sitting on Baltimore Pike waiting for a vehicle with expired stickers, waiting on a side street for someone to blow the stop sign.

It's a shame about the pit bull incidient you wrote about. However it won't stop me from going to the park with my pup. I'm personally not a fan of that breed of dog. I believe the township has banned that particular dog from the park. I think that considering there is no ban on that breed in our area, the township is doing the best they can to make it as safe as possible for dogs and their owners. - Mon Aug 4 2008, 09:57

Bob Orr,

I'm curious to know your source for the armed robbery at 7-11. I live a few blocks from there in Clifton Heights and never heard anything about it. I even went as far as to ask the 7-11 store owner if he was in fact robbed last spring and he said they had not. Also, none of my neighbors own pit bulls and leave their yards full of excrement. In fact when I first moved here 8 years ago, I was walking my dog and was asked by a passing pedestrian if I had a bag to pick up after my dog. I did have a bag, but the person didn't see it since it was in my pocket. I think that shows you how much the people in this area care about their surroundings.

About the robberies you quoted 10 years ago....that is an awfully long time to have passed to use as a judgement for safety in an area.

In that area of Drexel Hill you are talking about, Upper Darby Twp. just opened a brand new dog park, playground and nature walk in Kent Park. Dog parks are pretty common in the city, but not really monitored. This park (a rare thing in the suburbs) will require a key fob to gain access and to get the key fob you must register your dog with the township and show proof of rabies vaccination and dog license. Upper Darby also just went single stream with their recycling program and added more items to recycle. Single stream means you do not have to sort it for them. Just put it out in one bucket and they take it all.

I think Drexel Hill & Clifton Heights offer a great value in neighborhood amenities, school district, proximity to the city, airport and highways, as well as a community I am proud to be a member of. As a Philly transplant who does not own any pit bulls & cleans up after my dog, I am very happy with my choice to buy my first home in Clifton Heights. I think it was the best choice for my new family and it fit into the budget I had to work with when we purchased. It will be 8 years this August and we just had our 3rd child & my oldest will be starting 2nd Grade at Westbrook Park in the fall. - Wed Jul 30 2008, 09:15

Hi Tina,

You can get crime and other statistical data by entering in the 19026 zip here: http://www.yourlifemoves.com.z57preview.com/community_report…

Learn about local first time buyer programs here: http://www.yourlifemoves.com.z57preview.com/buyers_page.shtml

I live right next door in Clifton Heights and would be happy to help you with your move. If you would like I can send you some listings in that area. Just send me an email with your desire price range and I'll send them right over.

Best wishes,

Kelly Gidzinski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Wed Jul 9 2008, 14:48

There is a discount mortgage rate program for buyers in PA and there are usually closing cost assistance programs by county. You can go to my website and learn more about the programs as well as get pre-qualified for them. http://www.yourlifemoves.com/buyers_page.shtml

Also, for the month of August only, Prosperity Mortgage - mortgage company affiliated with Long & Foster- is offering a 1% rate buy down for 1 year for FREE. You must be a new applicant and be getting an FHA loan.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for further assistance with these programs.

Sincerely,

Kelly Gidzinski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Mon Aug 4 2008, 12:33

Hi Meg,

You can get crime stats and other community info. here: http://www.yourlifemoves.com.z57preview.com/community_report…

Please feel free to contact me if you need any assistance in your home search. I'd be happy to send you a list of available homes in that area.

sincerely,

Kelly Gidzinski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Fri Aug 1 2008, 08:16

Hi,

I live in and own rental property in Clifton Heights. My experience has been good and I will continue to invest in rental property in this area. I have never had a problem finding good tenants and never had a vacancy for more than 1 month. When it was vacant it was because the tenant moved out ahead of their lease ending and it was January. It's difficult to find a tenant in January no matter where the property is located. Plus, I didn't loose any rent because I held the tenant responsible until I found a new tenant. If the property is located within the borough, know that Clifton Heights requires an annual inspection. They look for health and fire violations. ie, they check all the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers and make sure there are no health code violations. It's always been an easy inspection for me. Call the borough at 610-623-1000 for the inspection fee and a list of what they look for in their rental U & O inspection.

I hope this helps you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance in any way. Visit my websiter to view my listing in Clifton Heights and surrounding areas.

Kelly Gidzinski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Sat Jul 19 2008, 08:10