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Donald J. Leske II

U.S.

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Expertise

Advocate for Landlord & Tenant Rights. Based in Washington State as a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Property Manager. I am a Landlord but I am not a Lawyer. Ask any question dealing with the rental of residential properties, including; 1. Evictions. 2. Maintenance & repair issues. 3. How to set a fair rental price. 4. When to hire a property manager. 5. Selling and how to determine value. 6. Basic tax questions and Legal issues ok, but most will be referred to a professional in that field.

Experience in the area

I have over 25 years experience in Property Management with about 320 clients, plus I own my own Real Estate Brokerage (www.Homesandproperties.com) with expanded experience & training in Short Sales, Foreclosure negotiations and rental property management. I write an informal online Real Estate News Magazine and am a member of NARPM, National Association of Residential Property Managers and have been quoted by News Agencies.

Organizations

NARPM, NWMLS, ABR Certified

Publications

Mike Kelley Real Estate Show - MEDIA REVIEW - See: http://www.mikesrealestateshow.com/2008/03/07/great-article-on-short-sales-written-by-super-real-estate-pro-donald-j-leske-ii-must-reading-for-all-in-difficulties-in-sonomacounty
Trulia.com Advice Contributor
Activerain.com contributor

Education/Credentials

ABR Certified, State of Washington Licensed Agent & Broker. Past member of BBB, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors.

Awards and Honors

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Presidents Gold Award for high achievement, John L. Scott Realty. - "Shining Star Award" 2006 - 03/04/05/06 All Star of the Year Award for excellence.

Past/Present Clients

See client testimonies at: http://www.bci-properties.com/testimonies.htm

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Dominick	11/19/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you Don for taking the time .....
Kathy	11/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thank so much, and for your quick .....
K	11/10/09	10	10	10	10	Don, thank you for your wise advice .....
Jennifer	11/06/09	10	8	10	10	Verry promt!
JoAnn	10/30/09	10	10	10	10	Hi, Donald, thank you so much for .....

Recent Answers from Donald J. Leske II

2009-11-19 Property Manager asks us to relocate or pay more:

Hello Dominick, I am not a lawyer and have not reviewed your lease, however if it is a standard lease with no early termination clause set into it by the landlord, then it is my opinion that they CAN

2009-11-15 Major flood:

Hi Kathy, HOLY COW..... you were not kidding. Thanks for the photo, a picture truly does say a thousand words. In my opinion, I would certainly think that "good" owners would just bite the bullet

2009-11-10 dispute about carpets:

Is your lease up yet? If so why not just move? Have you taken my advice to talk with your neighbors yet? You never know.., they may decide to be nice to you. If not, it sure won't make anything worse

2009-11-10 dispute about carpets:

K .... ok, is it Kathy, Kimberley or Ken ??? It sounds like I was right. But please, DO NOT be confrontational. I don't know if you are a Christian or not.., but the good book says to Love your Neighbor

2009-11-10 Termination of Lease after Lease is Up:

Chad, It would seem that 60 day notice would be up by November 30th, IF YOU GAVE NOTICE IN WRITING. You can move out actually any time you like as far as I know.., example is if you move out a few days

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