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Blake Johnston Converting Smoking Unit to Non-Smoking Unit
26 June 2019 | 11 replies

I’m working on purchasing a duplex which has a 1 bedroom unit that has a noticeable cigarette smoke odor to it. My property manager let me know that in order to convert that to a non-smoking unit I would want to go th...

Jinhee Park How to completely remove cigarette odors in a rental property
3 September 2018 | 3 replies

I have taken over a property where the previous tenant was a smoker and smoked cigarettes inside the property. Luckily the property does not have carpet in it. It only has tiled flooring. What’s the most cost-effec...

Eric Fung Rehabbing a smokers house
4 May 2021 | 10 replies

Hi, I’m looking to invest in a duplex where the previous owner was a heavy smoker. I saw a lot of posts on using Kilz and Vinegar and cleaning the Hvac and replacing the carpets. I’m out of state so can anyone share h...

Rob Beeman Do Landlords Need to be Lead Safe Certified?
6 July 2011 | 5 replies

According to the EPA (the agency that enforces the new RRP Lead Safe Law), any Firm or Individual who disturbs 6 Square Feet of interior space of a property built before 1978 for PAY, must be trained & certified.
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Steve S. Best way to remove odors from Indian food during turnover?
20 May 2018 | 13 replies

Last tenant cooked some amazing Indian food but with the spices etc the new tenant is concerned the odor may still be prevalent when they move in. Any suggestions?  Will standard cleaning do the trick?

Gail Aiken Strong Cat Urine - OdorFixPlus
20 March 2016 | 8 replies

We bought a foreclosure with disgusting cat urine odor.  No carpets - all hardwoods.  We have mopped and cleaned but the odor still remains.  Has  anyone used this product or  can you represent another product that wo...

Joseph Weisenbloom All in one wall assembly material?
24 July 2024 | 0 replies

I have been trying to find if there is a wall assembly material that can act as stuctural, shear strength, insulative, interior surface and exterior surface. Anyone know of an assembly material that meets these requir...

Donny Widjaja Mold growing, who is responsible
10 October 2015 | 10 replies

Hi,My tenant just informed my yesterday there is mold growing on the bathroom wall next to the bathtub.  From the picture that she sent to me, it seems like the mold has been there for a while.  I contacted ServPro, a...

John Waterhouse clean up help...
19 December 2009 | 11 replies

I rented my duplex out to some druggies (no, i didn't do a background check and yes, i will DEFINITELY do that from here on out), and they left the stench of meth and cigarettes in the place. I've painted and it just ...

Irving Vizcaino Bathroom Ceiling Mold Issue
25 July 2024 | 11 replies

Hello BP Community,I was informed yesterday about a ceiling mold issue in the first floor bathroom's shower. The second floor bathroom is stacked above it. I was hoping to get suggestions and/or contractor referral in...