Duc Minh Tran
Unlicensed renovation and trying to sue me!
Hi everyone,I bought a house last year and planned to renovate it in order to rent it or sell it for more value. However, I had 2 "friends", who willing to do all the work for me without money, and I think they donot ...
Charles D.
Do I require an electrician to check on the house?
My house's tenant complained about the safety of the house regarding the illegal wirings by the previous tenant. About 6 months ago, the previous tenant hook up 3 fans on the wall in the basement The fans are not lik...
Mary M.
what creates high demand use in Electrical?
I own two new buildings that were built within a year of each other, by the same builder with same amenities, etc..... one building is 8 units, the other 12. As the LL i pay the CAM electrical... so hallway lightin...
Charletta Goodman
HELP: HUD Inspection-No Electricity
I have a contract on my first property, which is a HUD home. I'm scheduled for the Inspection, but HUD rejected my request to have the electricity turned on. It states on the PCR from HUD that there are electric wirin...
Todd M.
electric service upgrade: 60amp to 100amp
Hello,
New owner of a 4plex with 60amp electric service. There are 5 electric panels with fuses: 1 for each unit and 1 for common area electric.
In trying to get property insurance, two very large insurance compani...
Da Chung
Looking for a way to build laundry hookups and an electrician
Hi, I just recently bought a duplex in La Mesa, CA (San Diego) and am looking for some contractors to build an extra laundry hookup for the bottom unit for my future tenants. Currently, I'm living in the top unit and ...
Michael Sontheimer
Federal Pacific Electrical Box
Hi everyone. I have a question regarding changing out a Federal Pacific Electrical Box. I have a handy man that is NOT a licensed electrician that has changed many boxes, is capable and will charge me much less than a...
Alex Abba
Three electrical meter for a triplex
Folks, I have a legal three-family home with three electrical meters. 2 meters on one side and one on another. I recently contracted with a licensed electrician who wanted to replace them all. He suggested new laws a...
Carmen Graves
Handling urgent electrical issues
Hi BP,
We have a
semi-urgent electrical issue that needs to be solved in a matter of days rather
than weeks (a tenant bedroom outlet and dining room light is out due to a power
surge). We realize that we need a...
Jordan Decuir
Aluminum Wiring Risks/Costs
I am in my option period to purchase a home in Houston built in 1983 that has aluminum wiring. What should I watch out for with the aluminum wiring? What are the risks? The intent is to hold this property as a long te...