Koob Moua
Charging tenant for repairs
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what everyone’s thoughts are? I have this tenant who called us for her bath tube being clogged up and found out that it was because of the tenant who clogged it up with her hair when showe...
Account Closed
New tenants caused water damage but blame it previous tenant, what should I do?
Hello all,I owned a 3 story condo and leased it out this August. Last week, my tenants report a leaking 2nd floor ceiling. the plumber pulled out a pile of wipes and female hygiene products from the main sewer pipe an...
Bryan H.
Look at this waterproofed basement
The owner had a french drain installed on the perimeter, but they also have raised plywood on the floor.
Has anyone seen this before? Any insight you can provide would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ciara Smith
Who pays for blocked toilet repair?
My tenant notified me of a backed up toilet. I called the plumer who attemped to snake the toilet but was unsucessful as there was something stuck in the toilet so firmly that he was unable to move it. We ended up hav...
Nick L.
do you install garbage disposals and/or dishwashers in rental?
i am leaning toward installing a dishwasher but NOT installing a garbage disposal. thoughts or strategies either way?
Andy K
Any ways to prevent backflow of sewer water into the home?
Hello all,I mentioned on a post today morning regarding sewer line backup that happened 2 times in a year at a rental property we own. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/294...I would like to ask if there ...
Scott Weaner
Unit Floods Right After Lease Signed!
My new tenants unit flooded 2 days after signing the lease. It was caused by a clogged AC drain line. This has required removing carpet from 1 of 2 bedrooms, and will require replacing laminate flooring in a large par...
Joe Jor
Blocked Hot Water Radiator Return Line
Howdy gang!I have a 100 year old house in NY. After draining the hot water radiator system over the summer to replace a number of values, I was able to represurize the system without leaks.Once the heat started being...
Kyle Evans
HOA question for those that invest in Condos
Hi, everyone! Quick question for everyone on here that invests in condos and is used to dealing with HOA's I've had a plumbing problem with my unit a few times this past year. Once earlier in the year and again last w...
Jeff S.
Damp smell in Portland OR basement
Have owned rental for many years and newer tenant complains of moist smell and imagines mold situation in basement. It has a rather dank smell but no visible moisture or mold. Tenant wants a dehumidifier.