All Forum Posts by: Marci Stein

It is well documented online that soap in a sump pump accumulates and solidifies and then blocks the pump’s abilty to move.
Not trying to be unfair at all. 

I was unaware the washing machine did not have a drain pipe. It’s a new buy for me. They are my first tenants.
We agreed it would discharge in the shower. The plumber came to fix the breaker but now I need a new sump pump . I believe the soap broke it. (another $400. )

I’m thinking I should split it with the tenants, but nothing was is in writing.

Sound fair?

After they signed the lease, I was told there’s no drain for the washer and 

can they put it in the shower ?

I said yes .
at some point they moved the hose 

to the sump pump,  and last week I found out. 

So my tenants  told me they have been emptying the washing machine into the sump pump past 6 months (As opposed to in the shower. )
several circuit breakers stopped working and the electrician just told me 

It’s because  because the sump pump circuit breaker shorted. 

i’m sure it’s due to the soap they have been pumping down there but can’t prove it. 
who pays the $400 Electrician bill?

Thanks very much!

I would not rent to them because next they’ll be having sex with animals and 

and before you know it ,

there will be a whole house full of dogs.
(joking , of course!).

Maybe by the roof- less  house next-door if you can get it cheap?

Would be helpful to have more 

information . are you looking for cash flow or appreciation ?

New Jersey’s taxes cut into the former. 
I recommend Sullivan County New York . 

for that price , you can buy an apartment building with a dozen doors or seven single-family homes

Thank you everyone for your beautiful, helpful advice .
feeling more confident,  I discussed this with her and she agreed to sign the lease. Will remove her name if and when she moves out.😊

They do not depend on her financially. 
how do I make her an authorize Tenant? I appreciate your help thank you.

I am aware she can stay if she signs the lease. If you don’t know the consequences of her staying without signing , 

that’s fine . Just say so - but don’t refer me to a lawyer for $500 an hour.