All Forum Posts by: Wendy Man

It seems that Tenant-Owner communications and Contractor-Owner communications seem to be in two different categories, and most of the comments are about Tenant-Owner communications leading to problems.  What do people think about Contractor-Owner communications for larger jobs (improvements not maintenance/repairs.)?

Our Property Management agreement is pretty clear that Property Manager can order maintenance or repairs under a certain $ amount at their discretion.  $ amounts that are greater would require Owner approval.  It is also very clear that the Owner can use whichever third party provider the Owner would like, and we have had to use that every so often -- because sometimes the Property Manager's contacts are good fits and sometimes not.  

Some cities require a rental license with a local contact person.  Minneapolis requires such.  Not sure what Memphis requires, but something to check before terminating PM contract if you haven't yet.

Sorry to hear about the PM troubles.

Thank you everyone, for the extremely helpful comments and insight.  Stay warm this winter!

Here's one story. There are many similar ones findable by Google.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/b...

Yes I was thinking maybe consider what that looks like before deciding on the paint.  Your decision of course.  

There's a lot of chapter about the effect of Ian on Florida insurance.  If that may affect your insurance rates that may affect your cash flow.

Agree with the other comment to patch and not worry about the paint cosmetics .

Hi Everyone,

It seems that the walkway on our property may have ice sometimes during the winter.  

Does the landlord typically supply the tenant with salt/sand for walkways in Minneapolis?  And if the landlord typically supplies, is salt or sand better?

Wendy

Hi Kevin,

is in Minneapolis so definitely need something.

thanks for the tip about thumbtack and task rabbit.  I found someone on thumbtack.  Worked better than yelp and Google reviews for sourcing this job.  Will see how they work out!

Hi everyone,

Do you have any recommended snow removal companies?

And is one inch or two inches a good trigger?

Also, what would be a reasonable cost  to expect for plowing a two and a half car parking pad reachable through the alley and shoveling the sidewalks of a duplex on  4800 sq ft lot in Mpls?

wendy 

 Thanks Mark.  The plumber charged a few dollars less than $450.  Hope the new guy works out and will ask you in a week or so

 $120 for the coordination time.  Around $450 for the toilet including removal , toilet, and install.