I was sitting back wondering the hiring process of a “SLUMLORD.” Why is it that “SLUMLORDS” hire people that “RENT” from them. -AND- In most cases these “INDIVIDUALS” are “POOR” and doing their “VERY BEST” to make ends. These “INDIVIDUALS” are being “SAVAGELY” used and taken “ADVANTAGE” of. Sometimes, “SLUMLORDS” get “LUCKY” and acquire the “HUSBAND & WIFE” and/or “BOYFRIEND & GIRLFRIEND.” That’s “ONE” HELL OF A DEAL.
These “INDIVIDUALS” believe that they are working to “COVER” their “RENT.” – KEEPING THEIR “SSI” MONEY FREE.
SO HELP ME FIGURE THIS ONE OUT.
1) Less Say – Rent is $600.00 per month
2) The “COUPLE” will work, and put in, well over 40 hrs. per week -AND- In “MOST” cases, will “ALWAYS” be “ON-CALL.”
3) The couple will “CLEAN” out apartments/houses, “TAKE CALLS” for the “SLUMLORD,” they will “SHOW” the places to people of interest, they will do the “PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL,” as well as provide the “INTERIOR” paint job, at the request of their “SLUMLORD” boss.
–LET’S GO DEEPER–
What if one of these “INDIVIDUALS” owed CHILD SUPPORT?
In their minds, they have “ZERO” income because, the work they are doing for the “SLUMLORD” goes toward the rent. SO THEY HAVE NO MONEY/REAL INCOME. – OTHER THAN SSI, etc.
REALITY IS THIS:
RENT: $600.00 X 12 MONTHS = $7,200.00 – YOU WORKED FOR AND EARNED.
THAT INCOME SHOULD ALWAYS BE REPORTED – AT LEAST IN MY MIND. SOMEONE, TELL ME IF I AM WRONG ABOUT THIS.
“SLUMLORD” SHOULD BE ABLE TO SHOW THAT THEY PAID – A “RENTER/EMPLOYEE” FOR SERVICES RENDERED. “1099 FORM” OR WHAT HAVE YOU.
AND THE RENTERS/EMPLOYEES, SHOULD BE ABLE TO SHOW “INCOME” EARNED, SO THAT HE/SHE COULD PAY “CHILD” SUPPORT IF OWED.
THE WAY THE “SLUMLORDS” OPERATE NOW IS A KEY REASON OUR “CHILDREN” SUFFER. NOT PAYING THESE RENTERS/EMPLOYEES APPROPRIATELY. NOT REPORTING INCOME APPROPRIATELY. EQUALS —“LOSS” OF CHILD SUPPORT.—
–WHO REALLY WINS–
THE “SLUMLORDS” – WHY?
Think about it like this. The “SLUMLORD” got (2) TWO “GOOD” people, who are, in most cases “POOR” like myself, to handle task, that in most cases, require “PROFESSIONAL” LICENSE AND BONDED entities to render such service.
The man-hours a “PROFESSIONAL” company would charge, could be considered too “HIGH” FOR A “SLUMLORD.” So what they do, is put “INDIVIDUALS” who are “POOR” -AND- “RENTING” from them, at even more “RISK” by “HAVING” them do jobs, that are both “DANGEROUS” and UNSANITARY.
What are the “consequences” if a house “BURNED” down, knowing an “UNLICENSED” RENTER/EMPLOYEE completed the task of fixing an “ELECTRICAL” problem at the request of his/her “SLUMLORD.” WHO’S FAULT IS IT?
“SLUMLORDS” understand the “DIFFICULTY” “POOR” people face each day, and therefore take “ADVANTAGE” of them.
SO MY QUESTION TODAY IS?
IS “RENT” CONSIDERED INCOME “EARNED” IF YOU ARE PROVIDING “LABOR” TYPE SERVICE FOR A LANDLORD?
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SHOULD THAT BE REPORTED AS INCOME TO IRS BY BOTH PARTIES?
MAKE SURE YOU USE CASENET AND CHECK THE AMOUNT OF EVICTIONS BEFORE RENTING FROM ANY ENTITY HERE IN SULLIVAN. THIS TOOL WILL BE YOUR LIFESAVER IN TERMS OF MAKING A DECISION. IF YOU BELIEVE THE BUSINESS IS IN A PERSON’S NAME “PLACE THAT NAME IN THE SEARCH TOOL.”
THIS IS WHY WE MUST HAVE A “CODE ENFORCEMENT” UNIT IN PLACE NOW!
Anita Williams, Owner
Householddealz.com
PLEASE BE SAFE EVERYONE!