It depends how it got ruined and it to what extent. I got a countertop in one of my properties where over time, the edge just bulged up due to poor quality. In that case, I need to replace at my cost. There are also normal wear and tear like small insignificant scratches that should be...

Thanks Denis. Do you know a good contractor/handyguy to do that job? How much did it cost for you? Nathalie

We have an older home for a rental and the bath area is surrounded by tiles. The tub is in good condition, but we saw some cracks in the grout in between tiles. The walls behind seem to be ok but the tenant told me the moisture may have been sipping through it for so many years in may eventually...

Thanks for the replies. We got the matter finally taken cared of. They admitted mistake and are refunding us the money. It certainly helps to know what should and shouldn't be done and when people are just there to make more sales... Cheers everyone!

I called Action Auger the other day to unclog a drain from a suite which we never ever had plumbing problems with before. Unfortunately, the guy who painted the suite poured paint on the kitchen sink and clogged it up. He snaked it but the clog cam back again a month later. So we called...

Hi everyone, Would anyone of you know of a good plumber contractor who is in or willing to work in Edmonton area? Need referral as I just "fired" Action Auger whom I used to call for plumbing jobs. Thanks! Nathalie

Thanks Jim! Kir, when you file with RTDRS, there is a box there where you can check if you want to charge for the filing fee. I usually do and I always get them back. I have only filed 3 times by myself, including this case. If you have a strong case, then you do get them back. There is...

I have a tenant who I evicted for non-payment of rent. The judgement on RTDRS ruled that she has to leave the place on Nov 30, 2010 even though she pays all the rents due, which she did. It also said I am entitle to the RTDRS filing fee of $75. My lease agreement stipulates that late rents are...

Thanks Wade! QUOTE (WadeFenner @ Dec 2 2010, 12:10 PM) Amie Pardy - REIN Member 780-707-5667

Does anyone know of a good cleaner in Edmonton? Ours retired recently. Nathalie

Does anyone know of a good cleaner in Edmonton? Our cleaner retired. We just need a minor clean-up of appliances. Nathalie

Thanks Margaret!

Hi, I would like to ask for referrals for a good window company in Edmonton. I would like to change or repair windows in an 11-unit apartment building. If anyone knows of any contractor or company with good prices, and service, please let me know. Thanks! Nathalie

I highly recommend The Furnace Company. I have been dealing with them for sometime and their prices and services are very good. I got referral to them from an ATCO guy that came to service a furnace in my rental. Since ATCO guys deal with many furnace companies I figured he would know which one...

About throwing furniture out...the same tenant who had the bug infestation threw his mattress and sofa by our dumpster. When he called to tell me this, I told him he should have wrapped it first and called a hauler to get it out. As soon as he hanged up the phone and went to check the dumpster...

It`s true tenants get very defensive, and sometimes uncooperative, because most associate bed bugs with uncleanliness and huge bills. I even had one tenant telling me to shoulder the cost of her laundry (which we did not do). It may be too simplistic to just tell them to cooperate but basically...

Just want to share with everyone a solution for bed bugs. A tenant of mine called me last May to report a bed bug issue. The suite he is renting has been treated before. We followed all the rules of the pesticide company with regards to preparations before and after treatment. In fact the suite...

Thanks Jim and Zuzana. I have read previous postings that says a separate interest-bearing account is sufficient to comply with the rules so I wonder about Zuzana`s case. I hope you give us some updates Zuzana. Thanks! Nathalie

Hi, I currently manage my own couple multi-unit buildings in Edmonton. Ever since I started, I have kept my tenants` security deposits in a separate Interest-bearing Business account. One of my tenants moved out and she is making a stink about how her deposits should have been placed in a trust...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Jun 25 2009, 06:24 PM) How long has she lived there. Did she report it previously. Did she in fact bring in the bugs. I would inform her that it was my belief that she or her friends brought them into the unit (if it is likely she did). I would not offer to pay her...