Anthony Zotto
Suggestions to prevent clogging?
Hello BP Community!
I have a rental property that has a unique roof as seen below:
Leaves clog this drain and the roof in the upstairs apartment leaks. Everyone I have talked to just says that I need to go on ...
Greg Downey
Preventing gutters from clogging and causing flooding
BP crew,I plan on transitioning my personal residence SFH (3/2) into a rental within the next 6 months. Having lived in the house for a very short time, I have gotten to know the property and what it needs done as far...
Dawon Irvin
Quick Fixes for Common Rental Property Plumbing Issues
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on quick fixes for common plumbing issues in rental properties. Plumbing problems can arise unexpectedly, causing inconvenience for both landlords and tenants. Let's explore simple, ...
Andy K
Any ways to prevent backflow of sewer water into the home?
Hello all,I mentioned on a post today morning regarding sewer line backup that happened 2 times in a year at a rental property we own. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/294...I would like to ask if there ...
Greg Downey
Solutions for frequently clogging gutters
BP crew,I plan on transitioning my personal residence SFH (3/2) into a rental within the next 6 months. Having lived in the house for a very short time, I have gotten to know the property and what it needs done as fa...
Deanna Boss
Who washes sweaters in bathroom sinks?!
So after spending some quality time to resolve a clogged drain (hair) and replacing some worn parts our tenant's bathroom sink was working perfectly. Draining like a champ. We did not charge the tenant figuring this w...
Steve S.
Question about how to fix a french drain
One of my rentals has an angled driveway with what I believe is a french drain (image below). Whenever it rains, sediment gets clogged up in the box (circled in blue) and if I go in and scoop it out, the water drains...
Alison Robinson
Water and Basements Preventive Maintenance
We recently experienced water in basements in two of our properties. Both properties have gone through many rains without any water issues. After investigating we found damage or missing downspout extensions. This ...
Max T.
Damage caused by all-star tenant
Top floor tenant in an up/down duplex clogs kitchen drain. 200 to clear the drain and 700 to repair the ceiling of the unit below. Tenant has been there 6ish years. Lived through many repairs/upgrades. Roof replacemen...
Jamie Powers
Tenant plumbing damage - who is responsible?
Hello all,I have some tenants who recently clogged the upstairs toilet. In the process they broke the flushing handle and they had an overflow where the water flowed through the ceiling and caused some damage in the c...