Landlords Cannot Track Who Owes for Appliance and Leak Repairs

“First - you need to consider repairs and maintenance. Second - a gut job will not be $35k. Gut jobs are crazy expensive. Third - is your dad’s rental an actual comp? Meaning is it also a 3/1? Is it updated in a way that’s similar to yours? A 3/2 will always fetch a high price than a 3/1, one bath houses aren’t popular to rent. [re: Bought 2 rental properties that will bring in $2,600 to 2,700 a month in income]”

“Yea. Whatever estimate gets written. You can choose to not repair and take a check [re: Am I toast?]”

“I went to switch it to the shower from tub & this just dropped out on me. I rent this place and work orders take days to even be acted on… I can’t wait that long without a shower. I cannot figure out how to get this back in and the faucet isn’t coming off (it’s the screw on type). TYIA! submitted by /u/funkofanatic95 [link] [comments]”

“Do i have enough here to clear it? Im closing on a house and really not trying to spend anything after closing. I have a rental and im liable for clogs of this nature😅 submitted by /u/Njumkiyy [link] [comments]”

“Are you suggesting this might be okay? [re: Landlord doesn’t want to fix water heater can someone please explain to me what the plumber that he sent, did hear?]”

“Lock us out? [re: Landlord doesn’t want to fix water heater can someone please explain to me what the plumber that he sent, did hear?]”

“Those hi limit switches are trash, I’d be okay with this [re: Landlord doesn’t want to fix water heater can someone please explain to me what the plumber that he sent, did hear?]”

“Thank you too everyone [re: Landlord doesn’t want to fix water heater can someone please explain to me what the plumber that he sent, did hear?]”

“Fuck that call the fire marshall first that way the landlord and the asshole that did this can both get fucked [re: Landlord doesn’t want to fix water heater can someone please explain to me what the plumber that he sent, did hear?]”

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“Have to agree you need a plumber to do an inspection to find the leak. [re: [Landlord - US - NYC] Lease or House Rules for new tenant? I’ve had very bad tenants who disregard lease details in the past. Lawyer suggested house rules instead for new tenant]”

“I live in an apartment in Wisconsin, and we recently found out that the apartment garage directly below ours has a pretty significant water leak. Maintenance believes the leak is coming from somewhere underneath our flooring. Our landlord informed us that they need to bring in a company with special equipment to locate the leak. Once they figure out exactly where it is, they will likely have to tear up a section of our living room carpet and flooring to access and repair it. They also told us th”

“That’s well past due for replacement [re: Need help with a vertical steam vent in rental]”

so i put a maintenance request in for my dryer not working properly and they came and fixed it when i wasn't here. when i got home i noticed my shades rolled…

“Sounds like you have a slumlord. As a landlord myself I would pay for that. 2 months in and you blocked a whole dishwasher? Nah. Have the dishwasher tech get on a conference call with you and the landlord and have them repeat that. Don’t let him just call the landlord 1-1 or he’ll just lie. [re: [Tenant - US - TX] landlord says dishwasher clog is on us, lease only covers clogs from “foreign or improper objects”]”

“im just trying to see if theres some way out of this— so my girlfriend and i recently moved in with some friends into a pretty old house. long story short, the toilet was cracked and we don’t know how it happened or when. it seemed to be cracked on both sides so honestly im thinking it might have started on the bottom and spread, but either way we have no idea what happened or when, we just reported it when we saw it. a couple of things that are also notable: it wasn’t a full lease turnover and”

“Well, as long as you take the same amount of assets from both of you for the repairs, it should be fair. It's probably more of a question of what's easier. If you pay for the repair, increasing the value of the home, and then move some of home equity to you, it's hard to objectively calculate how much the value of home increased. Also, it will get harder to calculate as after some time you will own more of the home equity, so how will you calculate it then? Still paying half or based”

“If the lease states that a professional cleaning fee is required that could be legitimate. Otherwise, y ou have to return it in the condition you got it plus standard wear and tear. From the sound of it, the landlord is going to charge you for paint, carpets and cleaning. You will just have to fight them after the fact. You have documentation that the carpets were worn and dirty when you moved in. In a perfect world you would have detailed move in pictures. From here, make sure you have detailed”

“One database, with a separate entry for each visit so booking the next one doesn't overwrite the last repair's date or cost. Give each appliance its own ID too. When you replace the dishwasher, the old repairs stay attached to the old machine. [re: Home maintenance in Notion: do you separate repair history from the next task?]”

“Fair point! I’m just hoping to add a little extra convenience for guests. [re: Considering under sink hot water for my rental property]”

“I have a 1980s built bungalow in Ontario Canada. My furnace is 15 years old and the ac is built in 1990. I haven’t had any issue with the ac but spent about 1500 on the furnace in the last 4 years. I got quoted 125 a month total for a 7 year rental term for both units. This is a rental property and at my own property i bought out my units. Im leaning towards renting just so theres no head ache. The rental does cost about 2,000 more over the 7 years. Im a little confused and wanted to hear some m”

“We were out of hot water off and on for a week. Finally one day it gave out. Also our AC and dishwasher wasn’t working for basically the whole two months we had lived there. The landlord kept saying “someone will come tomorrow.” Nobody ever came. I was more concerned with the AC and hot water. Well, one day I had enough. I threatened them with the law and told them they were required by law to provide us with hot water and good working AC. Welp, the next day they had everyone come out and get sh”

“Thanks, I’ll tell this to the council repairs team. [re: Some advice needed on my bathroom sink]”

“Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice on how to go about this. I’ve been renting out this apartment for 6 months with a company I used before and I have not had any prior issues but this apartment we moved to has been giving us several. One of them is that the microwave gets mold at least once a month and all they told us is to use the mold cleaner since it’s not a severe case. The maintenance person said that it’s because of the way the microwave was installed on top of the stove and it causes it to”

“dude fuckin toilet leak cost me 1.2K check ur fuckin house for leaks ASAP, laundry machine is more efficient than hand washing clothes [re: [Landlord - US - NYC] Lease or House Rules for new tenant? I’ve had very bad tenants who disregard lease details in the past. Lawyer suggested house rules instead for new tenant]”

“Hi, I’m not a homeowner but I rent an apartment that has an AHU in the backyard that I use as a home office. It’s very obviously not the most well-constructed structure, but it does the job. After a recent leak in the ceiling, my landlord sent his preferred contractor to address the leak and the mold that had sprung up. He removed / replaced the insulation and sheetrock and presumably fixed the leak, then nailed the tin ceiling tiles back up. I assumed we were all good. I was still experiencing”

“I reported the issue on 8/17. I shouldn’t have given her this much free time to take care of it. She claimed it took her so long to find someone because she was “looking for the right person.” She had claimed before he ever came down that it wasn’t working (was running and then just having water come out of one hole) because I broke the tub diverter by pulling it too hard. He initially concurred (probably because she asked him to I’m guessing.) He had to come back down yesterday because after he”

“I posted a few weeks ago regarding a hole in my ceiling. It started as a crack, got worse, and then eventually the ceiling caved in. Maitinence has been dragging their feet for 2 months to fix it. Part of it is my fault, I have to be there to let them in and I can't always leave work or accommodate their schedule as they text at the most random times to come by. Apparently, he does maitinence on the side while working full time, so our schedules dont always align. Still, though, its been fru”

“Living on my own for the first time and just seeing if anyone can help 🙋‍♀️ For context I just moved into an old apartment complex, already speaking w the landlord about the more major problems but trying to fix up some little things myself so I don’t go crazy lol. Any product recommendations or specific cleaning advice would be greatly appreciated 🙌🏼 Sink - The drains are so nasty, I’m hoping to get it replaced since I think it’s beyond saving (talking w landlord about that already) but is t”

“So now the plumber came back and decided it was actually something right behind the… top of the shower that was pulled too hard. He said it wasn’t the tub diverter at all. What’s funny and ridiculous is that she now immediately decided - and I do immediately decided, said don’t try to say you didn’t (not rudely but just like she was certain it’s what happened)- that I must have pulled that little wire too hard “by accident.” I’m confident I didn’t touch the wire. I’ll take a picture of it so you”

“I went to this 80 Ish year-old apartment home in Atlanta, Georgia to replace one of five water heaters. Upon inspection, I noticed that the vent pipes were corroded and looked like shit. The lady wants me to replace them, but this would be my first time going from single wall to double wall vent pipe on a configuration this large. My question to y’all is: Would you guys do double wise like they currently have or would you stack single wise back to back to catch all five heaters? The current pipe”

Bill them. It’s simple. [re: [Landlord CT] garbage disposal situation]

“Alright you may have a point. Sorry to assume but a lot of landlords put in really cheap units and keep having them fail. Is it possible this person has not used one before? They could be putting lots of starch or metal spoons or something in it. [re: [Landlord CT] garbage disposal situation]”

“This is the picture my landlord took upon us moving out stating that we need to pay $520 to re-glaze it. To me this is just normal grime that built up over 2 years. I’ve never even heard of tub re-glazing in my life until today. Is this something that actually requires an expensive repair or is it just normal wear and tear that’s expected of an apartment? I’ve been in 4 apartments in my life and never have I’ve seen this charge. submitted by /u/cav754 [link] [comments]”

“A few weeks into a new tenancy the tenant reported the kitchen sink garbage disposal was not working. I checked it, manually turned it with the tool, removed the scraps in the unit, including a small bit of plastic and it ran. A few weeks later another report of not working. Couldn’t manually turn it. It was > 5 years old so I replaced with a new one. That was June 27. Today, < 3.5 months later, report of not working. This to me seems to be clear misuse. As such I feel they should deal wit”

“I had told her I would only reimburse if he concurred. I still don’t know how either would actually prove that I likely pulled it too hard. He will supposedly email her with the report. It took her 2 months to actually have someone come down and take care of it, so I kinda don’t want to, I mean I don’t really like her that much. And she also claims that I caused the “wall damage” by running too much hot water (probably has a leak in the wall.) I first reported the issue to her on 8/17. sub”

“i'm a relatively new homeowner and only had 1 winterization done so far last fall. i'm gonna go with a different company this fall. this issue was present before my last winterization though. idk how long it's been around [re: Does anyone know who I should hire for a leak in my sprinkler system?]”

“Florida landlord here. I would have let them break the contract at the first instance and get rid of them. Not worth the hassle. Ive let my properties sit for months unoccupied, looking for the best tenants. I interview each of them and walk them through the property prior to signing the lease. We take pictures together and point out any issues ahead of time. [re: [Landlord-US-FL] First time landlord, tenants claiming roach infestation and demanding full refund]”

“Hey, long story short - My basement flood, had to have a restoration team come in and remove the drywall and flooring. The inspector also wrote off my furnace and hot water tank. I have a friend who owns a heating/cooling business and he quoted me $8250 +tax to replace both the hot water tank and furnace. I spoke to the inspector who also does installs. He said he can beat or match my friends quote. And they direct bill the insurance company so it would be less paperwork for me to deal with sinc”

“First question is why are you doing the install? If it’s something the tenant doesn’t require then you probably do need to take responsibility to future proof yourself. Fiberglass is an absolute nightmare and if the tenant wanted to drag this out (which it sounds like they will) they definitely can. While the tenant is being extra they are not incorrect. The fiberglass will live on their floors and home items for a long long time. [re: [Landlord US - California] Fiberglass irritation]”

“We’ve been poorly managed by a property management company for years. The owner has now made their own property management company and is taking the property back. What am I to expect in the leasing world when this happens? I’m not sure of what to expect with this. What do I need to do to prepare? The new company seems to have their stuff together and I’m excited about having opportunities for career growth, skill strengthening and having a newer/fresher energy in the office. It had been so depr”

“You also have an s-trap [re: Weird tasting tap water (inconsistent soapy/bitter taste) - Landlord being a **** and refusing to call out a plumber]”

“So my townhome has a drainage issue that’s affecting the whole row of townhomes , also a bad mold problem going on . I went into the office today to let them know about the mold ( they are aware I’m sure most units seem to have it from the reviews I see ) and the drainage still being an issue . The lady took down some notes and when I asked for them to call a plumber because last time the maintenance came they did little to nothing to fix the problem she said it wasn’t up to her and it was up to”

“You guys please help me, I don’t know what to do. I moved into a freshly remodeled unit 5 years ago. I’m asking for my $1,500 security deposit back. The button on the dishwasher broke so I understand $100 for a new panel. But other than that isn’t this all normal wear and tear? Theres a little dent in the sink from a knife falling and they want to charge me to put in a new sink and new quartz counter top and completely change out the backsplash. There’s a small dent in the freezer door that is n”

“Our dishwasher leaked to our basement and our whole kitchen and half the basement was water damaged. We have travellers insurance. I am trying my best to be pushy and get things replaced, but I am not a “Karen.” I understand this is extremely important and puts my home at risk if I don’t get this right. I feel like the restoration company isn’t taking it as seriously as they need to. The hardwood in my kitchen touches carpet, and they didn’t even pull it up to see if it got wet. They just left a”

“Buy the part and take it with you when you leave. [re: [Tenant - US - TX] landlord says dishwasher clog is on us, lease only covers clogs from “foreign or improper objects”]”

“Exactly. They are not reporting. We only find out when we do inspections. The main issue was when there was water leaks. We now have a wet basement from a leak that’s been going for months and we had no idea. [re: [Landlord US-NY] How many chances do you give tenants who repeatedly neglect your property but pay rent on time?]”

“When you do an inspection and there is a leak caused by a hole in the bathroom wall that was never reported that’s a concern. By the tike we found out it was already molding. My property is my asset. I like to make sure no plumbing or electrical or anything that snow balls on you s not taken care or. Cosmetic stuff can always be deducted from the security deposit if it’s beyond wear and tear. It’s not a big deal. But whatever the lease agreement says it’s a violation os what I mainly address. [r”

“Unfortunately these small things add up. The previous tenants were not like that at all. I only did one 6 months inspection and they were fine. Very low maintenance. With these ones I had to get an agreement to see the property quarterly because of how we found it on the 6 months inspection. Each time the contractor assesses, they say it’s negligence. The storm door for instance was installed and it’s supposed to latch automatically. They manage to leave it unlatched and it’s being damaged becau”

“I bought a house about a month ago and signed up with turbotenant to market it and manage it with autopilot. I put in a maintenance request to fix some things they found during inspection. They found a vendor who quickly came out and did some repairs. I’m still waiting for the vendor to replace bifold closet doors in the basement. The request still shows as “in progress”. There is a note from Sept 29 that says “invoice” “Total invoice of previous completed job and additional approval for closet”

“We had a rough storm come through recently and developed a major leak in the roof. I reached out to maintenance who informed me they will get around to it. About 5 days later a contractor showed up at my door unannounced no warning or heads up and demanded entry to the unit or they will not fix. We were not home at the time so I told them over the door camera I would rather wait until I got home as I'm not comfortable with them being in my home unattended. They said it's fine and left I”

What is a reasonable price to charge tenant for this? Refrigerator was leaking and they didn’t bother to fix it or at least to let me know so I can fixed it.…

“The initial problems were genuinely unfortunate, as two things happened right at the beginning of the tenancy: the heavy rain caused a leak, and there was a blockage in the pipes caused by wipes left by the previous owners. Both issues were dealt with less than 12h. Since then, however, most of the things they bring to my attention have been minor issues or aesthetic imperfections from the renovation. They seem to inspect every corner of the house, pointing out what they think was done well or b”

“I’m genuinely confused at how a bathroom sink or floor getting wet is a problem for a landlord to care about, can we elaborate on this? Are those fixtures not designed for that purpose? Poor housekeeping? How is that causing damage? Is this some kind of live-in situation where you sublet a room? Because these are not normal things a landlord concerns themselves with. These are things that fall under wear and tear. If it’s excessive to the point that it might cause significant damage, then consid”

“When you send someone to work in your tenant's home, and this happens, whose fault is it? [re: [Landlord ES] German tenants in Tenerife: They are highly responsible and pay on time, but they are costing me my mental health. Is this normal?]”

“Overnight with the Rachel storm, our small business unit that we rent had damage and leaking to the roof of the unit. Part of the internal ceiling ended up crumbling and falling through on top of some of our electrical equipment, allowing the water to free flow down into our unit and equipment and there is a big hole in the ceiling. The property manager just told us to place a bucket under the hole until they could get a roofer out to repair. We have taken pictures of all the damage and provided”

“Hi all. So 3.5 weeks ago I submitted a ticket to my property management company about my garbage disposal, which has been leaking into the kitchen cabinet underneath. Almost immediately, a note was made on the ticket saying they were "waiting for parts." I haven't been able to use that side of the sink since then, to prevent water damage. I called the front office about a week ago to see if they had made any progress of getting those parts in so they could do repairs/replace the un”

“I live in a 4 floor apartment on the top floor. My kitchen sink has two sinks. One with a garbage disposal and one without. 5 years old, the disposal got stuck and stopped working when I stupidly washed down popcorn kernels. I turned off the switch, unplugged it under my sink, and turned off the breaker. I meant to call maintenance to fix it, but was dealing with some very severe health complications for a few years and I was scared of getting covid if someone entered, because I didn't want”

“Hi everyone, Some context: I rent in a shared house so i have little autonomy with what i can rip out and whatnot. I would say the house generally has a mold problem already, however i am in a newly renovated room so it hasn’t really been an issue for me. They discovered a pipe in the wall of my bedroom has been leaking since it was messed with 3 months ago. The pipe was repaired by a handyman and he said to leave the panel open for a few days to let the wood dry out. It was a light drip for 3 m”