Steve K.
You're being recorded
28 January 2020 | 31 replies
I wasn't kidding, I truly believe democracy suffers with intrusive behaviors.
Scott Rogers
Furnace Eyesore in Rental
7 March 2020 | 22 replies
Can you move it in a hall closet or somewhere less intrusive?
Norbert Powell
Vetted Contractors in the DMV?
30 April 2020 | 1 reply
I have some water intrusion during heavy rain at the entrance of my English basement turned Airbnb in SE.
Tim Greenfield
Cleveland Basement leakage_1938 Cape Cod
21 March 2020 | 0 replies
There were 2 courses of action recommended.OPTION 1:> 100% Line replacement and Water proof:> - To dig up both sides of house for gravel instal> - Water Proof both sides of home where water is intruding> -Replace storm drain lines needed on both sides of home> - cover and repitch top side to ensure proper flow away from home>> All Labor, Material, tax $13,255Option 2:> Repair Line, Jett, Repitch:>> -To dig 6ft of Stormdrain> - Repair Storm drain line where broken> -Jett lines to help clear buildup/ debris causing water to sit> -Cover and Repitch ground on driveway side of house>> All Labor, Material, Tax $2700I chose option 2, with the idea of potentially using internal membrane afterwards to thwart risk of any more water intrusion.
Tim Greenfield
Cleveland Basement leakage_membrane or outdoor seal
24 March 2020 | 2 replies
There were 2 courses of action recommended.OPTION 1:> 100% Line replacement and Water proof:> - To dig up both sides of house for gravel instal> - Water Proof both sides of home where water is intruding> -Replace storm drain lines needed on both sides of home> - cover and repitch top side to ensure proper flow away from home>> All Labor, Material, tax $13,255Option 2:> Repair Line, Jett, Repitch:>> -To dig 6ft of Stormdrain> - Repair Storm drain line where broken> -Jett lines to help clear buildup/ debris causing water to sit> -Cover and Repitch ground on driveway side of house>> All Labor, Material, Tax $2700I chose option 2, with the idea of potentially using internal membrane afterwards to thwart risk of any more water intrusion.
Howard Yang
Advice on reviewing Phase 2 report
9 April 2020 | 14 replies
First, vapor intrusion has become a leading source of litigation for personal injury and property damage claims.
Lawrence Hopkins
contaminated property Legal
3 April 2020 | 7 replies
if there is residual contamination below the slab, it could pose a risk of vapor intrusion that could prevent you from renting the property for residential.
Briana Bean
Who pays for negligence in the house?
28 February 2020 | 5 replies
If its the same dated filter I installed at move out I'll charge the tenant for a service of the unit due to the added strain on the system they caused by not following our lease agreement.With your plumbing situation I would include a lease provision that states tenants are responsible for maintaining all plumbing, excluding root intrusion and the like.
Michael Vu
How Many Issues is TOO Much to Make a Deal Not a Deal?
9 March 2020 | 45 replies
It came out to around $125 / month cash flow, not GREAT, but for a first property it's a base hit and gets me in the game.HOWEVER, here are the main issues that came up from the inspection that really concern me:Horizontal cracks in the poured concrete basement foundation on the back and left side of the house with what looks like attempts to patch it with stucco in the pastKnob and Tube wiring throughout the entire house (concerned about getting insurance)Galvanized piping for majority of water supply lines (low water pressure throughout house)Leaking roof from chimney (need to install cricket) and fix upstairs unit wallsOne of the furnace flues is completely deteriorated and needs replaced, currently releasing some levels of carbon monoxide into basementOne of the water heaters is from 1992Some water intrusion damage in main electrical panel and one of the breaker panel is a Pushmatic styleThese are what I conclude as the big ticket items.
AR Rodriguez
Letter to vacant four plex
16 June 2020 | 17 replies
@Fred CannonMy husband has mentioned that as well, that’s a good idea, I am just concerned about being to intrusive..?