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Bree Happ Can I impose a set temperature limit on my rental?
10 June 2020 | 12 replies

Hi all, this is my first house, first rental, first time landlord situation where I acquired my family home through inheritance. I have had good tenants for 6 months, however I found out during their occupancy in wint...

Collin Hays Owner Controlled thermostat: Another penny wise, pound foolish decision
22 November 2024 | 10 replies

We have an owner who, against our advice, recently installed a thermostat that only they can adjust, and from three states away.  The temperature is set on 75. And heat and cool can only be turned on by them, with the...

Paul Bommarito Frozen Pipe Preventative Measures
4 February 2019 | 14 replies

As I am sure most people are aware, we just went through some of the coldest days in Chicago's history. Many people had pipes burst and as I walked out of Home Depot this morning, everyone had pipe insulation, new cop...

Jay Smith Utilities in a multi family
8 October 2021 | 3 replies

I need some advice.I’m in the metro detroit area and I’m looking to purchase this multi family property that only has one furnace for both units, water and electric is separate. My question is I guess will be responsi...

Sreedhar Rao Water from one of the shower is warm in winters
4 February 2023 | 4 replies

The tenant has reached out indicating water from one of the showers is just warm. A certified technician was dispatched to address the problem. He/she came back and provided feedback that it was just normal. Also, the...

Kimberly T. Thermostats where the landlord can set a minimum temperature for heat?
31 March 2024 | 8 replies

We recently bought a 4plex in Colorado (yea!).  Our other rentals are in Orange County CA and Scottsdale AZ, so we've never had to worry about pipes freezing/bursting.  I have heard of thermostats that you can install...

Melissa Kirchhoff Flipping - winter exterior work?
27 December 2018 | 7 replies

I'm so not patient! I had some issues with burst pipes and delays getting the water on in a house I'm flipping and winter came early here. So the only work I really need to do is power washing and painting/staining th...

Dave Mills Tenant says AC not working AC Contractor says otherwise
4 July 2022 | 32 replies

We have a single floor 1300 sqft house with 6 year old Trane hvac system. Yesterday, Tenant messaged me and stated that the system was not working around 3AM, so we dispatched a AC contractor to check the system that ...

Allan Pilapil PG&E bill was over $400 - what to do??
11 January 2021 | 8 replies

Hey BP,I’m 3 months into renting out my first property. I rent out by the rooms and charge a flat monthly fee while I take care of utilities. The PG&E bill has been over $400 and PG&E said its mainly the heate...

Ryan Brown NYC Heating in winter while having mini splits
21 June 2024 | 4 replies

Good afternoon everyone,I am a landlord in New York City, and I installed mini splits into each unit in my multifamily property. Also, in my lease for tenants, it states that the tenants are responsible for paying for...