All Forum Posts by: CJ Z.

Hey @Peter MacKercher. Thanks for chiming in. Your hunch is dead on. Hope your properties didn't sustain any damage in the storm.

You bet @David Zheng, even crazier when they rip the meter box off of the building.

Thanks for the positive feedback, I'm glad everyone was thinking the same thing. They should have power back today or tomorrow, so total time of 2-3 days. No rent reductions or hotel payments were offered. 

Hey BP Landlords,

Does anyone have experience with landlord responsibilities during a power outage caused by weather? I had a tree come down on the power line to the multifamily last night. The utility company should be out to fix it soon but there are a large number of outages. 

I have tenants asking to cover hotel expenses or reduced rent and want to know my legal obligation. 

Thanks,
CJ

Thanks Robert, can you tell me why you recommend switching to the 240v outlets? I would rather avoid $400 for 4 outlets unless it is necessary. 

The current setup has been used for at least 10 years with the previous tenants dryers. 

Thanks for offering your expertise! 

I have a question on dryer electric:

I purchased a really good condition 100 year old 4-family about a month ago. One of my tenants has told me the dryer electric needs to be updated from a "regular outlet" (Type B) to 240v. When I first looked at the building and all original tenants were there, each had a functioning dryer using the same wiring.

I know there are 120v electric dryers, does the tentant just need a simple dryer plug conversion kit to work with Type B outlets for a 120v outlet? 

I purchased a really good condition 100 year old 4-family about a month ago. One of my tenants has told me the dryer electric needs to be updated from a "regular outlet" (Type B) to 240v. When I first looked at the building and all original tenants were there, each had a functioning dryer using the same wiring. 

I know there are 120v electric dryers, does the tentant just need a simple dryer plug conversion kit to work with Type B outlets for a 120v outlet? 

@Kathy Henley, thanks again for the advice. You have given me more confidence to move forward. 

@Kathy Henley Thanks for the advice. For the kitchen remodels, the cabinets are fine but need paint, and I want to take out the top half of one of the walls to open it up. I would do demo and paint myself and hire out to refinish the plaster. 

Will definitely be putting in an inspection clause and renegotiate if necessary.

What type of returns are you getting in this zip code? Am I close or shooting too low? What about purchase price?