All Forum Posts by: Peace Lily

Nathan G. Thanks for your advise. You are right. It is really not our fault. We will have to deal with the 2nd floor tenant when the return from their vacation. We have that clause clearly written on our lease. However, we took upon ourselves and told the 1st floor tenant we will reimburse her mattress and carpet to be professionally cleaned etc so that she can order ASAP. Otherwise she was crying that she was sleeping in the living room. Note. I was there when that happened. The old mattress was only wet for a few minutes before we caught it. Such a big headache with this tenant!!!

Steve McGovern thank you for your advise. She and her friend only moved in for 5 weeks so far and their lease will end this 5/31. Since they moved in, we already spent 3-time money on fixing the toilets/shower drain because the drainage issue (found lots of toilets, flushable wipes, hair, feminine products, tree roots etc) at this point, we are happy if she can just move out. This is only 2 unit family, 1st and 2nd floor. How much should we reimburse her mattress, should we set the limit; otherwise she can ask for $2000 or whatever...

Hi BP members, We had 2nd floor tenants went on vacation and they turned off their heat for one month, so this Monday the water pipe busted. The water gushed in into the hallway and basement. 30min later, another water pipe bursted on 2nd fl bathroom, the water was then streaming from the ceiling going down to the 1st floor another tenant’s bedroom( we caught right away and used the bucket to catch the water) which affected 1st floor tenant. We got emergency plumber came in within 2 hours and fixed the problem. Now the 1st floor tenant DEMANDED the reimbursement on her mattress topper, tempurpedic bed, bedsheets, and rug to be professionally cleaned ( her rug didn’t get wet but she said it was). She also demanded rent compensation since she couldn’t sleep in her bedroom. She then slept on the futon in the living room for a few days. We were sorry about what happened and disappointed and we, the landlord, are the victims as well. It all started from the 2nd floor tenants’s neglects. How do we respond to this? Do we just pay any amount she asked for? Can any experienced landlords help? Thank you all very much!

We had 2nd floor tenants went on vacation and they turned off their heat for one month, so this Monday the water pipe busted. The water gushed in into the hallway and basement. 30min later, another water pipe bursted on 2nd fl bathroom, the water then leaked from the ceiling going down to the 1st floor another tenant’s bedroom, which affected 1st floor tenant. We got emergency plumber came in within 2 hours and fixed the problem. Now the 1st floor tenant DEMANDED the reimbursement on her mattress topper, tempurpedic bed, bedsheets, and rug to be professionally cleaned ( her rug didn’t get wet but she said it was). She also demanded rent compensation since she couldn’t sleep in her bedroom. She then slept on the futon in the living room for a few days. We were sorry about what happened and disappointed and we, the landlord, are the victims as well. It all started from the 2nd floor tenants’s neglects. How do we respond to this? Do we just pay any amount she asked for? Can any experienced landlords help? Thank you all very much!

I have a great recommendation. I had terrible experiences with the previous licensed Electricians in CT. They were very irresponsible and always gave me excuses delaying the jobs or no shows and bad finishing. I was very disappointed and wondered why it was so difficult to find a good Electrician to be trustworthy, reliable, fast and efficient until I worked with Ken and his partner. They saved me from all the disaster previous Electricians did in this house. I wish I had them from the beginning of my gutted renovation. They are familiar with the old wires in the old houses. They were very fast too. I cannot be happier with their work. REALLY! Price is very reasonable too. I would like to recommend them to anyone I know. Please reach out if you are looking for one. Thank you.

Hi if anybody is looking for a licensed Electrician in New Haven, CT. I have a great recommendation.  I had terrible experiences with the previous licensed Electricians in CT. They were very irresponsible and always gave me excuses delaying the jobs or no shows and bad finishing. I was very disappointed and wondered why it was so difficult to find a good Electrician to be trustworthy, reliable, fast and efficient until I worked with Ken and his partner.  They saved me from all the disaster previous Electricians did in this house. I wish I had them from the beginning of my gutted renovation.  They are familiar with the old wires in the old houses. They were very fast too. I cannot be happier with their work. REALLY! Price is very reasonable too. I would like to recommend them to anyone I know. Please reach out if you are looking for one.  Thank you.

Brandon Hall thanks for starting this post. I was wondering if I should sell my stocks (will have some capital gain) by the end of this year to pay some of my renovation improvements and repairs (total about $90k) on credit cards since I have zero rental income this year. Renovation just finished this month. This is 2 units multi family home where I am house hacking. Or, should I sell my stocks next year since i have high expenses this year, the capital gain can be against high expenses this year? Thank you!

@Patrick Bartley yes can you please give me his contact info, what is his full name? Appreciated your help！

Michael Noto My property is in New Haven. That’s why I thought it would have been better to find someone local or in surrounding area. I will contact him and see if he is willing to come work in New Haven area. I have been through a few Electricians and oh my, it is hard to find a capable and trustworthy one with reasonable price... Thank you very much for your recommendation!!!

Hi BP members, can anyone recommend a reliable Electrician in New Haven CT area? Greatly appreciated. Thank you!