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All Forum Posts by: Jacky Johnson

Jacky Johnson has started 37 posts and replied 74 times.

Quote from @Theresa Harris:
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Quote from @Theresa Harris:

I'd start by talking to your neighbour and asking them to split the cost 50:50 saying that the longevity is reduced because their dog keeps jumping up on it.  You are happy to take charge, but they need to pay 50%.

Can the split be like 45:55 for I pay 45% of the cost and my neighbor pays 55% of the cost because it's their dog that is lunging towards the fence when it barks and therefore reducing the fence's longevity?


 You can try for whatever, but 50:50 is likely all they will go for.  they may not be willing to even do that.


 Thanks. What do you mean by "they may not be willing to even do that."?


 Some neighbours won't pay anything towards replacing a fence. If that happens, put it on your side of the property line and do whatever you want.  Heck you could even paint their side hot pink (I wouldn't suggest that).


I didn't know that some neighbors won't pay anything towards replacing a fence. If that happens and I want put it on my side of the property line, do I need to hire a surveyor or someone to assess where exactly my property line is? Thanks.

Quote from @Theresa Harris:
Quote from @Jacky Johnson:
Quote from @Theresa Harris:

I'd start by talking to your neighbour and asking them to split the cost 50:50 saying that the longevity is reduced because their dog keeps jumping up on it.  You are happy to take charge, but they need to pay 50%.

Can the split be like 45:55 for I pay 45% of the cost and my neighbor pays 55% of the cost because it's their dog that is lunging towards the fence when it barks and therefore reducing the fence's longevity?


 You can try for whatever, but 50:50 is likely all they will go for.  they may not be willing to even do that.


 Thanks. What do you mean by "they may not be willing to even do that."?

Quote from @Theresa Harris:

I'd start by talking to your neighbour and asking them to split the cost 50:50 saying that the longevity is reduced because their dog keeps jumping up on it.  You are happy to take charge, but they need to pay 50%.

Can the split be like 45:55 for I pay 45% of the cost and my neighbor pays 55% of the cost because it's their dog that is lunging towards the fence when it barks and therefore reducing the fence's longevity?

Quote from @Chris Seveney:

@Jacky Johnson

What type of fence do you have that cannot hold up against a dog? What type of dog is it?

Sounds like the fence is in disrepair and should be replaced anyways


The fence is weak because the rails of the fence is bulging inwards. It's also old because the color has turned grayish or brownish already. The dog is a like a black shepherd. I'm thinking the fence can still holds but may need to be replaced in the future.

Quote from @V.G Jason:

The tenant needs to control this dog, and you need to have a better fence. You have a debilitated fence-- as a landlord fix that ****.

And firmly let the tenant know he needs to be responsible for his dog.


 It's not my tenant's dog, it's my neighbor's dog.

I have a neighbor whose dog likes to bark and lunges toward a debilitated fence separating our property line. Currently, I'm placing long poles on the posts at an angle to support the fence. If one day the fence crumples and collapses due to the neighbor's dog lunging toward the fence and I need to repair or replace the fence, how should I discuss with my neighbor? What if I don't want to pay for the full price (e.g. I pay 30% and they pay 70%) of repairing or replacing since if it's their dog's fault for lunging and wrecking the fence, how should I also discuss with my neighbor? Thank you.

Quote from @Greg H.:

My guess is the PM is offering you a change to relocate and not planning on paying you $10,000 to do so.  Not knowing your location, any relocation assistance is most likely based on being a forced relocation.  

For $10,000, I would move in a heartbeat if offered and continue to move monthly if offered :)


Thanks for the reply. What do you mean by "a change to relocate and not planning on paying you $10,000 to do so"? Also, what do you mean by "any relocation assistance is most likely based on being a forced relocation"? Today, one of the tenants I talked to was offered to relocate to another unit in the same apartment due to similar, but worse cause, and she agreed, and the PM immediately asked the housekeeping staffs to help her move. The PM said in order to be considered relocation, the tenant's bed must be moved. According to my research, the PM was also supposed to give documentations for the tenant to fill and the tenant was supposed to submit documentation for this relocation procedure, but none was given nor submitted. That is my suspicion. 






I'm a tenant whose apartment (HUD subsidized) unit has seen leakage of water (probably due to leaky pipe) on the floor from the wall in the living room due to rain. My property manager has asked me whether I would like to relocate into another unit in the same apartment or stay in the bedroom (not leaky) of the same unit. My property manager also said she needs to wait until it's not raining (weather forecast raining for at least another week starting tomorrow) in order for contractors to come to fix the leak and she's not sure how long it'll take. I'm very hesitant whether to move or not. I also have a small knee surgery coming up in 3 weeks. I've composed a list of pros and cons of moving vs not moving.

Pros of moving: a more habitable house and recovery of reasonable expenses for temporary payment (<60 days of relocation) and relocation payment of $10K for permanent relocation (>=60 days of relocation) (from city's website)

Cons of moving: moving hassle of furniture and belongings and may not be able to return to the same unit (I prefer the same unit because it's spacious)

Pros of not moving: less hassle of moving furniture and belongings and has a chance of staying in the same unit

Cons of not moving: leaky unit and chance of goods stolen if workers come in to fix the leak (can't think of any other cons)

What should I do? What do I need to ask my manager if I decided to move? What should I ask my manager if I decided not to move? Thank you.

There has been heavy rain in the past few days and a few of my units in my old apartment have experienced leaking from the trim near the floor resulting in puddles of water and dripping above the windows inside the unit. This culprit may be a leaking pipe near the walls. Does this kind of leaking (resulting in puddles of water and dripping above the window) generally consider a form of building code violation? Why or why not? Thank you.

Quote from @Danny Polanski:

Nicely explain the situation to your neighbor. 

I would request several supervised meet and greet visits with your neighbor and the dog on their side of the fence, while you are on your side.  Then I would ask if I can give the dogs treats when I am out there. 

If that still doesn’t work, at least you have put in the neighborly effort and can then escalate requests. 

What is the reason for giving the dog treats when I am out there?