Rental Property Investor · Seattle, WA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Tenant had texted me couple days ago that when they use the microwave it trips the breaker, etc. I went out there today and after pulling teeth (ironic because they are dentists) I was able to figure out that they were using a hot plate at the same time as the microwave on the same breaker. I told them that was what was tripping the breaker.
I'm not so sure I want to allow a hot plate. These people really struggle with basic common sense. I googled it and it seems like hot plates are not that safe. I'm considering prohibiting their use of the hot plate.
@Jack B. Is there a working stove that is available for them in the unit? If so, I wonder why they feel they need the hot plate.
Yes, there is. I don't know. They seem to think they are the smartest people on the planet because of their Dental degrees. Yet every time I go there for their complaints about issues, it's like Life 101 with them. Goes to show you some people can only do what they are taught, no independent thought.
Rental Property Investor · DFW, TX · Member since 2013 · 953 posts · 910 votes
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I don't ban hot plates but I've never had that issue. I do include a 2 page Troubleshooting guide when I do a new lease. At the end it says that if they call and it is an easy fix listed on this sheet I can charge them a trip fee for it. It has cut down on frivolous calls and recently one tenant even texted me asking for further troubleshooting ideas and it saved me a trip.