Free lawn mowing at multi-family property

[John Woodrich]

This weekend we had a tenant at our 4 plex call because an outlet wasn't working.  We stopped by, replaced the new but defective outlet, and found out that our neighbor has been mowing the lawn for free.  Also found out that one of the tenants we inherited has been picking up sticks in the yard, etc.  Was wondering why I hadn't gotten a mowing bill for that place from my mowing guy!

The tenant we talked to said that the neighbor likes that the property is in good shape now and likes the tenants so wanted to help out.  Not sure if I should stop by, thank him and say he doesn't need to or just let it keep going.  

I have a few properties consolidated within a few blocks so the risk of my mowing guy not checking on this property is close to zero.  We always keep things in pretty good shape and now we have a little return on that investment by saving $80 per month.

[Colleen F.]

Stop by and  thank the neighbor and see where it goes from there. You do not want this to go unnoticed or take it for granted. The guy also probably will go on vacation sometime too.