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So I am a landlord myself but I am actually currently renting an apartment because I have to be in Texas temporarily for my job. I had a quick question about renter's insurance I thought someone on here might be able ...
Hi,My rental property was having water issues, so I had sump pumps and french drains installed in order to mitigate and control the water. Is this considered an improvement or a repair in order to fix a problem my pro...
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On Saturday, 6/29, in the late afternoon, for the second time within two weeks, the sewer trap was backing up....thank God for leak sensors. Contacted sewer company with whom I have a contract /insurance again. The ...
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I purchased an investment condo in a 3 unit multifamily building located in Northern NJ. The layout of the condo is strange where the hotwater heater is located in the garage (which is deeded to another unit(unit 3)) ...
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I sold a house several months ago and now the buyer is getting on my ass about not disclosing that the property had termite damage. I owned the house for less than a year and did not live in it. I could not disclose w...
Hi all, I have a property in Atlanta that was successfully rented out to the same tenant for a couple of years with no major red flags -- good credit score and stable job. Unfortunately, last year the tenant failed to...
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Site - Does the ground around the house slope consistently away?- If there are underground drains, where are they going?- Are there any trees at the foundation?- Is there adequate drainage for retaining walls? Any cra...
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I am preparing to go to small claims court on Wednesday for a dispute with my landlord. I moved out of an apartment after 6 years on September 15, 2018. My security deposit was $1150 ($800 regular and $350 pet). In my...
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Hi all! Anyone out there have experience rehabbing a home that has significant damage r/t a fire? Do you mind passing along your two cents, or directing me to information on things to consider when evaluating the prop...
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Hello fellow BP members,So recently we accidentally left the side patio door open and water from the rain got in. Our insurance company denied the claim saying it was ground water damage. They have nothing to prove th...