drippy faucet...

[James H.]

One of my rentals has a drippy tub faucet. I replaced the valves and the tenant has reported that it is dripping again. I don't know what to do other than tear the wall out and replace the valve assembly. I am reluctant to do so, but not sure what else can be done. I have seen kits that cover a big hole which I presume is for replacing the valve assembly without completely destroying the wall. Has anybody used one of these kits? How did it work out.

The unit rents for 550/month. They are due for renewal and I am planning to raise the rent 15/month. Would you make it a priortiy to fix it? Other than dripping, it is not causing any damage.

Is there possibly a trick to installing new valves that a novice valve replacer would have missed? The new valves included new seats.