DIY furniture disposal can easily be tricky business. Make no mistake about it, just because you’ve invested in residential property or a commercial place, doesn’t mean you’ll be able to skate problem-free, collecting rents without hassles. There’s a lot which goes into landlording. And, part of it can involve DIY furniture disposal, which is generally a big deal.
What to Know about Furniture Removal
Unfortunately , furniture removal isn’t a straightforward process. You can’t legally just put the stuff on the corner because you believe a tenant left it behind. In fact, the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act, found in the Florida Statutes, Sections 715.10-715.111, provides guidelines for what you can and cannot do with personal property that’s been left behind by a renter.
It is no secret that getting rid of a used sofa or sleeper is difficult. Upholstered furniture may not find many takers, especially when it is damaged, torn, or stained. To think that once you paid good money for a piece of furniture, that now seems to be of no interest to you or anyone else. Unfortunately, with the exception of leather, upholstered furniture is difficult to sell, and can depreciate greatly with use. --The Spruce
The way to avoid this predicament in the future is to include a waiver clause in the lease, as specified in the Florida Statutes, under Section 83.67(5). While that might be helpful later on, it’s certainly not for the time being, and, if you’re a new landlord or even a seasoned rental property owner, you’ve still got to deal with that DIY furniture disposal.
DIY Furniture Disposal in Palm Harbor
What you'll likely have a problem with doing is the furniture removal itself. Firstly, you can’t just put old furniture on the curb because the local waste collection agency won’t pick it up. You might figure you can sell it, but no one will be enthusiastic about purchasing furniture arising from such a situation. Here’s a few quick tips about DIY furniture disposal:
- Repurposing. Don’t immediately resign every piece to the trash heap. Instead, think about other uses in another area of the house. This way, you cut down on the project and introduce more function with little to no cost.
- Throw out any junk and trash. Personal possessions, like clothing, furniture, electronics, and other personal items are off limits. You cannot throw these out. But, any trash and worthless junk are disposable.
- Miscalculating time. Remember the last time you moved from one location to another? Chances are excellent it took a whole lot longer than you planned and it wound up taking time away in a bad way. So, be sure to factor in a day to two day’s worth of contingency time.
- Trying to do too much. It’s very easy to get overextended physically (and psychologically) when you start to purge. Before you know it, you’re physically and mentally exhausted. So, be sure to take breaks, when necessary.
When you need furniture removal in Palm Harbor or elsewhere, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
