I have a condo that was built in 1987. My current tenant is complaining that the circuit breaker trips when they use the Microwave and toaster at the same time in the kitchen.  I had an electrician check and the cir...

I have a contract with a contractor that states the following (as part of the larger contract: "Each kitchen will have five circuits installed (fridge, micro, 2 at counter, and one installed but not activated for disp...

Hello BP community,
I had an inspection with the city today and when they checked the GFCI that are installed in two separate bathrooms, the inspector said it didn't pass because two GFCI outlets can't be in the same...

I am a small-time landlord myself, but I have a relative who is a tenant in a very large apartment complex.  The complex is relatively new, being only a few years old.  The circuit breakers throughout this very large ...

Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall?  I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...

Looking for some advice on a rental property I just purchased. The inspection report indicated that the electrical outlets were not grounded or “open ground.” In talking to an electrician it would cost $900 to complet...

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to resolve a conflict between the Circuits about whether the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to non-judicial forec...

In my new rental property there is a GFCI outlet in the living room. This is on the same circuit as the bathroom fan and the light in the shower stall. This living room wall is on the other side of the bathroom. W...

Hi there, I have a quadplex on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. The upstairs units (2) share HVAC and an electric meter. The issue is, it's in my name and I forget all the time to back bill it to the tenants... I'm ...

I'm looking at a 1971 duplex I'm under contract on.  Inspector provide pictures and concern over the electrical panel.  It has multiple "double taps".  Normally, I think you install the narrow breakers, but it already...