Jeffrey M Homans
Sinkhole
Has anybody had experience with a sinkhole on a property?I recently bought a tax deed to a home that has a sinkhole that formed in 2008 and has apparently not affected the structural integrity of the home. The home wa...
Edward Farrell
Roach Infestation and other issues with Landlord non-disclosure
Good afternoon BP! I could really use your help here.My name is Ed and I joined as a Pro member this year to push my real estate education into high gear prior to making my first investment purchase. In the meantime...
Beatriz Rodrigues
Pest Report discovered fungus infestation..should I still buy?
Hi!I'm currently looking into purchasing a property's who Pest and Organism Inspection Report from 3 years ago shows that it was infested with fungus in several locations - the kitchen counter, under the bathroom, the...
David Fernandez
Tenants get $1.6 million settlement for bed bugs infestation
Another remainder why it is important not to ignore your tenant(s) maintenance requests! Treat your real estate like a business, take care of your properties and tenants, and protect your assets, just in case...These ...
Account Closed
Cleaning up an infested apartment bldg in Zanesville, Ohio
Within the last month I purchased an older 12 unit apartment building. Many of the tenants have been there for over 20 years. The previous landlord was 87 years old and completely let it go. It is infested with roache...
Patrick Sturgulewski
(Chicago) Neighbor will not clean infested unit in condominium
Hello, I currently own one unit in a self-managed condo. The condo is managed by an association, and I have the opportunity to take the function of a president. The issue lies with the previous president (who I shall ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Vacancy next door created a roach infestation - seeking advice
Hello BP! One of my rentals is in a older, C+/B- neighborhood. The house next door was owner-occupied when we purchased. Our tenant is in year 2 of her 2-year lease, and she's been a dream.
House next door then beca...
Luke Petro
Rat Infestation in multifamily unit in McKinley Park, Chicago
Hello!
I recently bought a multifamily in Chicago. During the inspection we noticed some mouse traps and a few mouse droppings--no big deal. Recently, the tenants started complaining of loud noises in the walls and...
John Sharpe
Possible to sue negligent owner of criminal-infested property?
The house next door is owned by elderly couple (in a living trust) who live a couple hours away and bought the very nice house several years ago for their brain-fried and/or druggie divorced adult son to have a place ...
Account Closed
Renters want to move out due to Rat infestation.
I have a young couple that has been in my home since last December, every quarter I do an inspection on the home to make sure everything is working etc. The first two inspections went well and the home was very clean....