Repairs & vendors
Maintenance, contractors, turnover, inspections.
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0votesCan I charge the tenant for a clogged drain?
I had to call a plumber for a clogged kitchen drain. It cost $185. The plumber said it was grease. Can I charge the tenant?
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0votesHow do you pick a contractor you can trust?
My new rental needs a new roof and some electrical work. I don't know any contractors in the area yet. How do you find good ones?
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0votesTenant says there's mold in the bathroom
My tenant sent pictures of black spots on the bathroom ceiling. There's no leak that I know of. The bathroom has a small window but no fan. What should I do?
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0votesKeeping pipes from freezing in an empty unit
One of my farmhouses will probably be empty from December until spring. Last time a unit sat empty in winter, I had a pipe burst in the kitchen wall. What do you do to prevent that?
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0votesWhat is on your list between tenants?
I'm writing down a checklist for getting a unit ready between tenants so I stop doing it from memory. Here's what I have: - Change the locks - Patch and paint - Deep clean, including inside the oven and refrigerator - Te…
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