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Daniel Mendez Diving into my 1st rental (DFW)- Input your Advice & Guidance
22 June 2024 | 5 replies
For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.
Adam Rivera Eviction on a Foreclosure
16 June 2024 | 9 replies
Often times the only bill that is tied to a house is a utility bill (not power or cable which are associated with a house but tied to a person and not the property) and the new owner takes responsibility for it at closing when they take possession of the house.
Tricia O'Brien Easy Steps to Setting up Mobile Home on Land??
15 June 2024 | 6 replies
Get the mobile home anchored to the ground by cables
Garrett Tjoe ADUs and utilities question East Bay California
11 June 2024 | 12 replies
I have The same thing going on with direct burial with house built-in the 70s and they're telling me I have to pay for trenching conduit at cable.
Gulliver R. Typical Monthly STR expenses
10 June 2024 | 25 replies
I can think of mortgage, taxes, insurance, STR insurance, water/sewer, electricity, trash, internet/cable, cleaning (can pass through), supplies, and software.
Corbin H. How to fund massive unexpected repair
10 June 2024 | 40 replies
Make sure the equipment being used has a camera at the end of a snake-like cable which can be tracked by someone at ground level.
Jay Smith If tenant doesnt pay water bill Landlord has to
5 June 2024 | 6 replies
It depends on where you live, but the places I have, the water bill is tied to the house vs electric or cable which is tied to the tenant-so if the tenant doesn't pay the electric bill, they have problems when they move and try to get it at their next place.What I do for my places in BC is pay the water bill directly and then send my tenants the bill.
Edward Schenkel Ask An Attorney Anything About Real Estate Law
9 June 2024 | 223 replies
As well as the multilevel parking garage with two different drivers driving past the cable guard, one car hung on and was rescued and a few weeks later the second car actually fell 4 floors.
Eric Yu Should I Replacing Entire Plumbing / Electrical?
29 May 2024 | 8 replies
If the wiring is nonmetallic cable (romex - plastic looking outside layer of insulation) and has a ground wire (3rd wire, bare copper) it might be fine to keep.
Gayle Eisner Raising Rent on a 30 day tenant
28 May 2024 | 7 replies
Internet: the resident can get their own internet account as long as there is phone/cable in the ADU.