Tenant Hotel Expenses During Repairs

[Danial Williams]

We have a rental property that experienced a major plumbing issue - water leak in the wall.  The contractor says it will take 2-3 weeks to complete repairs and the management company is asking if we are willing to pay for the tenant staying in a hotel during this time as the contractor says while repairs are going on the tenant cannot be in the property.  Having never run into this before, I wanted to check wtih the forum to see if anyone has any advice.  The insurance will not cover this, they only cover loss of rent.  Any thoughts?

Thank you!

[John Underwood]

@Danial Williams, If it were me I would feel obligated to pay for a place for them to stay.

Question: Is there more than one bathroom? Can the contractor isolate the repair and keep water turned on to kitchen and another bathroom?

If this is not an option I would call around and find a clean, safe reasonably priced hotel and see if you can make a deal for a 2-3 week stay.

I expect my tenants to pay the rent and take care of my property. In return I take care of my tenants and do what is right.