So I am doing my first rehab with a partner. Each of us have rentals, but coming together means we have to align philosophies. Im interested in seeing how you handle these situations.1. What type of locks do you prefe...

Recently I've changed the lease we've been using to make the tenant more responsible for "plumbing issues" it includes tenant being responsible for unclogging toilets, toilet flapper valve, and drain lines when foreig...

My sister lives in a aprtment building with 5 other units. All but 1 of them is rented. There is her and 1 other female living in the building. The main drain backs up every other month, and the landlord told her it w...

I had a call from the PM for one of my rentals saying the sewer line was backed-up.  This house is only 30 years old, so assume that the line is PVC.  I was under the impression that PVC withstood tree roots.  Is it p...

The tenants are concerned that the toilet does not have a powerful flush.

The water goes up to about a half inch below the fill line on the overflow tube. I...

Any investors and/or contractors have suggestions or knowledge on how to approach a home with a septic tank. Stay away, factor in extra maintenance costs, or no biggie?

Hi, 
My wife and I bought a recent flip in February 2022. The sellers cut a lot of corners. Sadly some issues were not discovered during various inspections. We have had persistent issues w/ the roof HVAC unit. And t...

I am a California landlord.
My R/E attorney added a section in our residential Lease amendment that states:
"Maintenance of the toilets shall be the Tenants responsibility".

Is this correct and enforceable in Cal...

I am currently house hacking a SFH where my family and I live in the main part of the house, and we have a tenant in the basement apartment. Yesterday, I noticed a strong smell coming from the sump pump, and sure enou...

I need some advice. Do I foot the bill? Do I bill tenant for the cost or half the cost? Here is what happened...I send out a 24/7 plumber on from a large reputable company on Friday after tenant calls. I reminded my t...