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Cracked Tile in Bathroom & Kitchen (2nd floor unit) - Urgent Issue or add to list?

Morgan Crandall
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As title states - I recently bought a triplex and noticed some cracking in tile in both an upstairs bathroom and kitchen. The bathroom worries me the most as I don't want to damage the subfloor and ultimately have leaking issues. House is also +100 years old, rented to grad students who have honestly been great thus far. I was thinking I'd re-do the bathroom first while a tenant is there and maybe the kitchen once the other tenant leaves in January of this year? Does this sound unreasonable/am I missing something? First time landlord and learning along as I go... 

Speaking of - how does anyone find solid contractors/handymen? It's been the most frustrating part thus far. Either the job is too small and no one wants it, or someone is massively over-bidding the project. 

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Richard F.#1 Tenant Screening Contributor
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Richard F.#1 Tenant Screening Contributor
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Aloha,

The urgency of the tile repairs depend more on the nature, location, and severity of the cracks. Random single, or very few, hairline cracks are not too concerning. If there is obvious impact damage, or large pieces broken completely out, this may be creating a potential hazard for bare feet which should be addressed promptly. If the "cracks" are in the grout lines, and in particular, in a "wet" area such as tub surround or shower floor, this is a bigger problem as it is likely allowing significant moisture to reach your subfloor and cause wood rot.

Tile jobs will typically take three working days to complete properly, so your Tenants will need options for use during that time. Check your local HD for tiling classes, even if you do not intend to do the work...it is good to get an understanding OF the work.

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