Shelly Irwin
Tenants Negligence Causes Damage
My tenants placed a piece of furniture directly over the only heating vent in a bedroom next to the outside wall of building, and kept door to room closed since it was a storage room for them. During single digit col...
Albert L.
How big of a concern is galvanized water supply line?
Hello, home inspection came back for a 1977 home that state:"Observed a galvanized water supply line in attic over master bedroom was heavilycorroded appears to be leaking. This is common with older galvanized pipe sy...
Adam M.
Settlement and Plumbing Concerns
Hi All,
I am under contract on a property in Jacksonville, FL and there are a few concerns I have now that inspection has been completed. The inspector noted that this property has a settlement concern with a few cra...
Deanna S.
Property Ins. in Cleveland area does not cover burst pipes?
Hi, BP. We were just told by an insurance agent yesterday that property insurance for rentals does not cover burst pipes due to freezing in Cleveland area. Would appreciate input on that. That was new to us. Than...
Account Closed
Plumbing risk: galvanized pipes
I have galvanized water pipes in one of my buildings. Of the 8 units, one had bad water pressure. How risky is it to get a plumber to run a new hot water line for that unit? All the plumbers I've talked to have basica...
Rob K.
Plumbing winterization question
I recently purchased a fixer upper that I will use as a vacation home. I won't be there in the winter and want to protect my water pipes. The plan is to remove the water meter each fall, blow out the pipes with an ...
Jun Ding
Water backup in sink flooding rental unit, prop. mngt. won't pay
Hi All, I apologize beforehand if this is not the right forum for such question, if so, please let me know where I should post this. On Christmas eve, I got a call from my rental condo's property manager that ...
Heather Yates
Tenants failed or delayed to report water leaks
I have a tenant in an SFR with 6 months remaining on their lease. I lived in the home for 5 years before renting it out without major problems. Just a few days ago I received a call from the local utility company rega...
Logan M.
Tips to avoid frozen pipes in your mobile home park
It is that time of year and this Winter has been extra cold in America. I wanted to share a few quick tips that have saved me from frozen pipes and a lot of headaches.My first tip is the most important, have your home...
Jerry N.
City new water service lines
Hoping for some insight perhaps from contractors or big developers who may read this forum. We have two adjacent properties, one of which will be undergoing major rehab and will require a new water service line (due ...