Justin Stephens
Proof New Tenant Transferred Utilities Prior to Move-In
I'm curious how most landlords expect the tenant to prove they have transferred the utilities before you hand over the keys? Do you require them to bring emails / confirmation numbers / etc? (not sure what all there...
Joseph Beilke
Water and Power Bill
How many other property managers here put the property water and power bills in there management companies name between tenants?We are getting ready to list 6 properties from rent for an investor and this has come up...
Christopher Perry
Dropped due to claims!
Hello All,
I have found myself in a pickle due to a chain of events that resulted in an insurer choosing to drop me from coverage due to multiple claims from multiple properties. I have both policies in my name and ...
Mike Barry
Unique Tenant Issue Involving ComEd Repair Question....Help!
Hi All,New landlord here with a unique question. I own a SFH where my tenant had the electric turned off due to non payment. The property is located in Will County Illinois and the provider is ComEd.When ComEd came ou...
Joseph Konney
Do I need a common electric meter for Multifamily Chicago Homes?
Hello all- I recently acquired a 2-flat in Chicago (Cook County, Illinois) and there are only two electric meters/panels. Is a 3rd required for common areas and exterior lights? Less the inside wiring, what is an appr...
Kyle Meyers
Are unpaid utilities only a lien if they are city owned?
All the utility bills for my properties are paid by the tenants, I want to make sure that if they stop paying them I won't be on the line for the bill, or at least I will be prepared and check the status. I can't find...
Mike Goikhberg
Adding two gas/electric meters to single fam property
I am considering buying a property that was built as a two unit but is not zoned as such in baltimore CITY. I want to split the electrical. Is there any way for me to get a second meter there? Or perhaps wire two ...
Lauryn Meadows
Utility Bills Staying with Real Estate after Closing
Hey all! I have a question. I closed on a flip property last week in Flatwoods, KY. We did purchase title insurance at closing, and no liens on the property. I've called the city of Flatwoods utility to turn on water ...
Steve T.
Water Service Provider Billing Policy
The water provider for one of my rentals just changed their policy. Bottom line is that they will no longer deal with renters and will only establish accounts for property owners - we are talking about a SFR. This w...
Mei Li
All window AC unit property: winterization question
Dear fellow property owners, I would like to ask some question regarding winterizing your property:I’ve got a Ocean City, MD condo with only wall/window AC units. Heating during winter is completely dependent on elect...