Garbage disposal’s for rentals?

[Joe S.]

Is it advisable to have garbage disposals for your rentals? I understand many  higher end houses probably have them, but what about the bread butter homes? What are your thoughts and experience?

[Luciano A.]

@Joe S.

I remember being told not to have one when doing Section 8. I have put them in but using not the cheapest, base level. I go one level higher thus a much stronger motor to withstand the tenant abuse. Also if you have a bread butter house most likely you will have dishwasher so will help collect the debris coming from the dishwasher. It's like in anything, you get what you pay for. If you pay a few bucks more you can get stronger disposal that can withstand a tenant's abuse.

In addition, when we send out a welcome packet to new residents we have a flyer that tells you the Dos and Donts of using the disposal. 

Best of Luck