I just had an accepted offer on a 3-story 2-family house in Connecticut (2br first floor, 3-4br flex on the second/third floors) and in checking out the basement, all utilities were split besides heat, which is powere...

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I'm considering getting one of these for a rental we have where we cover the utilities. Not sure if they are worth the $250 but it seems like it would allow me to track the settings along with enforce l...

What's the worst maintenance request story you have to share?

Hello BP,
I've been dealing with a massive headache for the past 10 days and I'd like to get some of you guys' opinion about thermostats in rental properties and how you do it.Obviously, our number #1 priority as lan...

I own a 4 unit building (single family home converted to 4 separate units) by the University of Cincinnati which is rented to students. The utilities are not separately metered and I do not live in the building.  My ...

Im considering another 8 apts. but ive come across something new to me in renting. The 8-plex im looking at is base board electric heat with window mounted a/c. The apts. I currently own all have either electric/gas f...

My question to the landlords and property managers is: A tenants in a 60 unit luxury apartment building heating unit has frosted over and now needs to be worked on, it was suggested by the HVAC person to start the eme...

Does anyone on here know if it is legal for me to put a lock on the thermastat in my duplex?  The stat is on the main floor and controls both levels.  The new tenants love to have the heat cranked way to hot.  Can I p...

I have a four plex that runs on oil that heats the entire building. The thermostat is in a common area and the tenants continuously crank it up to absurdly hot temperatures. I would like to purchase a smart thermostat...

Just got a report from the tenant that they have disconnected the gas stove because it turns itself on when they are gone? This is a modern gas range with electirc ignition. Said they have come home twice to a hot hou...