Gisela Pallares
How do you determine what normal wear and tear is???
Hi all,I currently own a duplex. Live in one side and rent the other. Have had my current tennants for 2 years now and they have always been good with rent. Through these couple of years, there has been repairs that w...
Thomas O'Donnell
Should I Provide a Washer and Dryer at My Rental?
My duplex has washer/dryer hookups in both of the basements. I currently do not have these in either unit (I am living in one side). Should I be looking to purchase a washer/dryer for the other unit and have it instal...
Erik Cabral
Hey BP! Looking for some help on a repair or replacement
Does anyone have any recommendations for someone who can look at a refrigerator in Trenton, NJ? The rental is in the Chambersburg area. A fridge that isn't cooling but seems operational. I'll need either a fix or help...
Ned Cavasian
Light vs Dark Laminate countertop appeal/durability
I'm updating a kitchen in a B- type rental ($1300 3/2 condo in orlando FL area). I'm painting the older wood cabinets white , adding stainless handles/hinges, replacing all the old appliances with stainless. I'm goi...
Susan Tan
Fridge replacement advice
This is my first major repair request as a new landlady. I received this question from my property manager: "We sent someone out and it can not be repaired. I am sorry to have to tell you this news. Do we have your ap...
Michael Baum
Interesting comparison of new laundry machines
So I am a big fan of Yale Appliances blog. They are one of the largest appliance shops in the greater Boston area. Even though I don't need any appliances, I still read their blog and subscribe. They provide data on r...
Account Closed
Stainless Steal in C class building?
After a tenant was evicted in a C-class building in a C area of Cranston, RI I've decided to do a remodel of the unit to demand a higher rent. The former rent was 700. Among other small things, we are replacing carpet...
Riley Holt
Inherited tenant and the washing machine?
I bought a rental and inherited a tenant. The house came with a small washer and dryer. I got a call today that the washer had stopped working. I don't really feel like it is my responsibility to get this repaired or ...
Kelly Mae
Is providing a fridge/washer/dryer a must now for landlords in AZ
Hi, I have a rental in Gilbert that has been sitting on the market for a month. It has been reasonably priced, with new carpet new paints, in an highly desirably area. My PM said there was a lot of showing traffic. Ho...
Jason Garrison
Renovation Order
Does anyone have any tips on renovation order? I'm remodeling my basement. It will soon be turned into a duplex to rent. The sheetrock and mudding is finished. I have concrete floors I'm going to clean and stain r...