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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]