Rental Property Investor · Westfield, MA · Member since 2013 · 23 posts · 16 votes
Sanity check here, I am not responsibly for a clogged drain due to hair from the tenants, right? Tenant just told me that the drain is clogged from hair and wants me to come fix it. Should I hire someone to fix and bill tenant or should I just tell them to take care of those sort of problems? Thanks!
Real Estate Consultant · Denver, CO · Member since 2013 · 27 posts · 28 votes
11y
First off, I always recommend referring to the lease in situations like this. Second, for your own protection and wallet I would NOT leave this up to your tenant to fix. Yes, it's a pain; however, you protect the value of the property by ensuring it's well maintained. For a small price, you can prevent additional maintenance down the line and keep your tenant happy. Tenants who feel cared for take better care of your property. It’s a good thing that your tenant will report plumbing issues. Happy tenants = less turnover (the most expensive cost to a landlord) and properties in better condition.
Investor · Mt. Arlington NJ · Member since 2018 · 251 posts · 143 votes
4y
I would probably go and fix it myself (or a handyman if you have one). You shouldn't need a professional plumber for a hair clog, but also use someone who's not going to just jam the hair down and possibly cause a bigger clog/damage pipes. Also, they make little plastic ridged tools to unclog a drain. They work great but be very careful with the plastic ones because the first time I used one it snapped and went down the drain. Use a metal one if possible unless if you are very gentle. Best of Luck!!
Shawnee Mission, KS · Member since 2016 · 716 posts · 313 votes
4y
I would explain in a calm conversation the issue of the hair not a owner issue .If they will not fix then they have dug in , I will call my handy man who can unhook the drain and fix it for say tops $ 50.00. I then put that bill in their folder keep it from the deposit.