How the Landlord Paid to Fill the Swimming Pool

June 23, 2009

More Water Bill Issues… OR… ”How the landlord paid to fill the swimming pool”
We have had a lot of positive feedback on our blog “Who Pays the Water Bill”, so water bill issues must be a hot topic.  Here is another one that will help you realize that no matter how long you own rental [...]

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Water Conservation for Rental Properties…

June 18, 2009

Water Conservation for Rental Properties….Save $ and Water
Those of us who own duplexes, four-plexes and multi-unit rental properties take a deep breath before opening the water bills.*  Of course, a portion of each unit’s rent is budgeted for water, but water bills are still one of our least predictable expenses.
Leaking toilets and old toilets are [...]

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Security Deposit Deduction or “Pay Up Now”?

June 13, 2009

Security Deposit Deduction or “Pay Up Now”?
A situation arose recently with one of my rentals that I am hoping I handled well.  This is a garden level apartment in a four unit building.  When the building was remodeled an ejection pump was installed just for this unit to provide proper plumbing waste disposal.  Our Lease/Rental [...]

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