Paul Shannon
Tree Roots in PVC Sewer Line Possible?
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...
Ting Liu
How to open up T-shape clogged drain pipe?
I have a two-unit apartments. The two apartments are side by side. Their kitchens are next to each other separated by a wall. The two kitchen sinks are connected by a T-shape drain pipe. The T-shape drain pipe is clo...
Matt Schambeau
Cast Iron Sewer Line is clogged
I have my first rental property which I purchased at the end of July in Roswell, GA which is just north of Atlanta. It's a small duplex that was built in 1965. This week I had two plumbing issues. On one side there...
Crystal C.
Cleaning Drain Tiles
I have an old Milwaukee house built in 1929. A such, the house was
built with the old clay drain tiles and palmer valve system. There is
seepage into the basement during seasonal downpours. A drain tile test
w...
Cedric Mitchell
frequent toilet issues
Hi all!I have a tenant who informed me after moving in that her child takes medicine to help him go to the toilet however, it causes the toilet to clog everytime which then leads to the toilet having to be rodded out ...
Collin S.
Toilet- Noisy Pipes and Sewage Smell
I've been having an issue with a toilet. Every time it flushes, you can hear loud noises in the pipes as the water moves through. Also every now and then there is a slight sewage smell in the bathroom. Any thoughts on...
Logan Allec
What Are Some Life Hacks that Landlords Can Teach Others?
Obviously there are life hacks that we as landlords pick up over the years — how to negotiate with people (e.g. contractors) who want to kick you around, how to buy inexpensive yet durable flooring, where's the best p...
Gil Or
$294 repair to snake out the bathtub is reasonable?
Dear members!Just got this report from my management company and it says:"- Repairs & Maintenance - Plumbing repair - Bathtub needs to be snaked out. $294.00"Is this sounds reasonable?The bathtub is pretty small, ...
Max Fleissner
Tree roots in sewer pipes - Omaha NE Rental
Hi Everyone. I have a duplex here in Omaha that appears to have some root growth in the sewage piping, which is causing a reoccuring clogging issue. Does anyone have any experience in treating their pipes with a roo...
Kinsuk Shah
NJ Eviction Process after court date
Hi All,First post here... So we have been dealing with a tenant who hasn't paid rent in 4 months now, we filed in December for eviction with a lawyer and we had a court date last week. Tenant has signed vacancy agreem...