The Official Status Update Thread: Part 98 - Saving Private Ryan

[SkullDaddy.45]

Is it normal for a landlord to have you makes emergency repairs on a house, then he'll reimburse you?

What kind of repairs Caleb?

 

[Caleb]

Is he out of town or something???

I think he lives in California....looks like a nice house, $750/month with all utilities included...only catch is I'd have to care for the house and make repairs as if I owned it, but the owner would reimburse via deduction on rent.

Sounds like a good deal, but I've never rented a house...so idk....

 

[Caleb]

What kind of repairs Caleb?

No needed repairs as of now, but I'm thinking of emergency repairs that can come up and cost $$$$$

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

That's the plan.

Stupid phone keeps ringing, cell phone and office phone, and everyone calls at the same time, don't they know not to do that???

Should be an OFF button!! Press it!! Once again I'm a problem solver!!

 

[jagee]

No needed repairs as of now, but I'm thinking of emergency repairs that can come up and cost $$$$$

The only problem I see is how much will he pay you back? Just the cost of materials? Labor? How much will you charge vs. how much will he pay you per hour to do the work?

 

[jagee]

Should be an OFF button!! Press it!! Once again I'm a problem solver!!

Why didn't I think of that?!?

 

[SEIndSAM]

That wouldn't bother me, I had a deal like that in Florida years ago. There was a limit on the cash outlay, I think it was $250 in 1990 dollars.

 

[Caleb]

The only problem I see is how much will he pay you back? Just the cost of materials? Labor? How much will you charge vs. how much will he pay you per hour to do the work?

Assuming a pro does repairs since I don't own it?

 

[jagee]

Assuming a pro does repairs since I don't own it?

I'd be ok with that...as long as he is willing to pay back whatever the bill is, and that agreement is in writing in the lease.

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

No needed repairs as of now, but I'm thinking of emergency repairs that can come up and cost $$$$$

Certain repairs you should never do. Electrical stuff for one. You can get hurt, and you should be a certified electrician. But like if your plumbing leaks or something like that, I've repaired it and the landlord has paid me back. Really big money repairs, furnaces, hot water heaters, I'm not sure I would do that.

 

[db1959]

late nooner

 

[Caleb]

I'd be ok with that...as long as he is willing to pay back whatever the bill is, and that agreement is in writing in the lease.

My only thought is, what if roof leaks or the furnace goes out?

 

[SEIndSAM]

Howdy DB, Happy Nooner!!!!

 

[Caleb]

Certain repairs you should never do. Electrical stuff for one. You can get hurt, and you should be a certified electrician. But like if your plumbing leaks or something like that, I've repaired it and the landlord has paid me back. Really big money repairs, furnaces, hot water heaters, I'm not sure I would do that.

I can change water heaters myself, but golly....so expensive for that or furnace....I know a guy who can do roofs for fair amount and he's quick about it

 

[SEIndSAM]

My only thought is, what if roof leaks or the furnace goes out?

Just make sure there is a cash limit.

 

[jagee]

My only thought is, what if roof leaks or the furnace goes out?

Maybe set a dollar amount you'd be willing to "front" him, anything above that he has to handle it.

 

[db1959]

Cleveland

 

[db1959]

I'd do small stuff but nothing big.

 

[jagee]

I'd do small stuff but nothing big.

...aaaannnd we're back to midget jokes.

Hi, db!

 

[db1959]

howsy jagee!