Robin Thornton
The TRAP HOUSE Next Door On A Quiet Street of Longtime Homeowners
31 August 2024 | 10 replies
Report each issue on a separate ticket (grass, trash, health hazards, etc).
Andrew Hinspater
Rent ready requirements - need advice
29 August 2024 | 2 replies
For our clients, we separate repairs into catergories: 1) Health & Saftey - highest priority to avoid lawsuits2) Property Preservation - don't want a $500 water leak repair to become a $5k repair later3) Government Required - for city & S8 inspections4) Marketing Negative Impact - who wants to rent a "purple" house?
John Leschber
Should I keep it or sell it
28 August 2024 | 4 replies
@John Leschber I've made mistakes too. The
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DEAR NOAH: Am I overreacting or is it time for a new Property Manager?
30 August 2024 | 13 replies
We also try to note everything wrong that is readily visible and then categorize each issue as:1) Health & Safety2) Property Preservation3) Marketing Negative Impact4) MiscellaneousThis can help owners make better decisions on which repairs to prioritize, especially if they have a limited budget.
Tadas Bendaravicius
How To Protect Yourself From Lead Law When Acquiring New Rental Property
28 August 2024 | 7 replies
One other MA change on the health care side is they have lowered lead levels of children on which action from the state will be taken in MA so more people with see health department intervention earlier that has it upsides.
Mila F.
We only approve fixed dogs/cats. Are we supposed to exempt ESAs from this rule?
29 August 2024 | 33 replies
Simple solution: Inform them that unfortunately you can’t accept ESA letters without being able to verify the validity of the letter by speaking with the local licensed mental health professional who prescribed them their ESA, so that you can verify that they have a legitimate disability requiring an ESA as well as that whoever prescribed it to them is a real licensed mental health professional who has an ongoing relationship with them beyond just receiving a one-time payment to “prescribe” the ESA.
Gp G.
Roof leak and Mold related Issues
25 August 2024 | 5 replies
I asked my roof contractor to remove the skylight and replace it with a normal roof as well (which he did a few days back).My tenant is saying to the PM that he is getting medical testing done now due to mold related health issues.
Hector Lopez
Registered Medical Dogs, what to do?
24 August 2024 | 4 replies
About 90% of the time they fail to meet HUD guidelines.HUD guidelines require that to qualify as an Emotional Support Animal, the prospective resident must have a letter from a licensed health professional, licensed in your state, in which the health professional acknowledges they have a relationship with the client that was more than just one session.
Andy Okamoto
My Life-Changing Decision
26 August 2024 | 13 replies
@Andy OkamotoOne cautionary note: if your idea of "cash flow" is $10K in net operating income, $120K before taxes in your pocket every year off your rental property, well, if it happens to you in 10 years, it will be a low-probability event with a lot of lucky breaks and eventually will likely ruin your life when you make a misstep because you assumed your lucky break was the norm.If you're serious about moving out here, at least look at the Pittsburgh area and its proximity to Carnegie Mellon (tech) and UPMC (health care).
Wai Chan
Providing tenant alternate accommodation when i need to fix the house
26 August 2024 | 23 replies
With ab1482, we do not do rehabs beyond health and safety.