Zee Ayezain
Tenant didn't change HVAC Air Filter for over a year
Lease requires monthly change of Air filter. I send reminders. I know i should just do it myself but I'm far from my units. I realized the tenant never changed the filter, i still have security deposit. Should I charg...
Nadir M.
Maintenance replacements for certain household items
Hi everyone,
One of my tenants recently found a replacement filter for the fridge and wanted me to order more before it expires. It raised a question of whether it’s the tenant responsibility or the landlords to cont...
William Zambrano
A/C Routine Maintenance Tampa FL Area
Anyone recommended or do service on their A/C units for their rentals in the Tampa, FL area every 6 months or so? I've acquired a few properties and my major expense thus far has been A/C units "blowing hot air" and f...
Andy Basler
Air Filters - Always looking for advice (price/MERV value/etc)
Hey folks,I have about 10 houses, some with multiiple HVAC units. .....AND I HATE paying retail for anything.I like to keep my filters clean, good for HVAC and several other reasons. I am responsible for the air filt...
Marcus Auerbach
This is what happens if you don't change furnace air filters
Yesterday I got a call from a tenant telling me that his furnace would make an unusual noise when he turned on the AC the first time (yes, end of June - that's one of the perks of living in Wisconsin). I asked him to ...
Sam Leon
Pet and central AC units
If you are wondering what pets do to the central AC units, here is something a little more than just speculation.I have a triplex, where each unit has the same exact central AC handlers and condensers and same age.Dec...
Ruben S.
Inherent tenants and tenants responsibilities
Hi guys and happy early Thanks Giving!!
Quick question:
who is responsible for replacing ac/heat filters on the unit? Teant or landlord?
Just acquired my first rental property and managing it myself so im n...
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Allan Smith
My Idea for HVAC Filter Changes with Tenants. Will it work?
I now know that tenants will not change air filters in their heating and cooling system. From reading the forums, I gather that most landlords here change the filters themselves because clearly you cannot depend on th...
Kurt Phillips
Who is responsible: tenant or landlord?
I've just recently taken over managing my properties from a property manager only to find smoke alarms chirping and no furnace filters changed out.....ever. I replaced batteries and filters in 2 units but I'm sure th...