All Forum Posts by: Russell Brazil

 It seems that the division will throw this claim out easily.

Hi there,

I have a SFH for which I just received word from PM that city is demanding a $1000 water bill.

Context is that this SFH had tenant abruptly leave without notice last september. It was empty for 9 months while repairs were done, then was on the market, then required further repiars to meet Section 8 inspection and re-inspection. Apparently, at some point during this, the toilet started running, which led to the water bill. I feel like PMs perhaps should have caught this and that it may be reasonable for them to pay half of this bill. when I suggested this on the phone, the PM seemed somewhat insulted and suggested that in that case, they'd likely need to pass me on to a different PM. They citied having already split a $500 cost with me (out of about 5k repairs in past year) and feeling held hostage to this property if I insist on their covering costs that come up. I don't want to terrorize my PM, but I also don't want to be taken advantage by them. How much would an owner typically eat this cost versus insisting PM bear some responsibility? At what point would I want to find a different PM in this situation?

Thanks much!

I bought a brand new house from REI nation and it's under management by REI Nation. As per standard agreement, They are supposed to not make repair more than $400 without my consent unless it's an emergency. Now, the AC wasn't working and they sent an HVAC company to make the repair. The HVAC company made repair worth 1440$ without my consent. They inform me afterwards that I'll have to pay as per that. If I had a choice, I would make the repair much less but REI nation being stupid company messed it up and now need me to pay the bill. Also, they owe me property management credit as part of the agreement. When I asked them to break the contract, I loose property management credit as well. I would never ever buy something from REI nation.