Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 5 years ago,

User Stats

65
Posts
16
Votes
Jeff Lee
Pro Member
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Huffman, TX
16
Votes |
65
Posts

Water during turnover

Jeff Lee
Pro Member
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Huffman, TX
Posted

I had a recent turnover between tenants on my house in Alexandria, VA. My property management company recommended, after the tenants had closed their water company account, that I turn the water back on so 1) prospective tenants can see the water actually runs and they and any contractors can use the bathroom if needed, and 2) the power-washing contractors have access to water as needed while powerwashing the driveway and house exterior.

The account was active for maybe 2 or 3 weeks between tenants and probably only used about 10 gallons of water, but the water company charged me almost $100 for all the associated fees and the 1st thousand gallons. At that rate, I could have given the contractors naturally filtered, artesian spring water to run through their pressure washer and bottles of Voss to every prospective tenant. 

Anyone have advice for dealing with water companies or keeping water on between tenants without incurring ridiculous charges?

  • Jeff Lee
  • Loading replies...