Do I have to have a license plumber to check out?

Do I have to have a license plumber to check out? by david on September 20, 2019 @17:20

I have very difficult tenant. She is making a lot of trouble, and trying to make my life difficult.

She reported to Housing department there are 4 repairs(didn't reach out to me first), actually they are all minor issues as the result of Housing inspection. On the phone the inspector described me what these issues are. For instance, a little leaking under kitchen sink when a large water coming down, and also water faucet got broken (by her).

Though the inspector describe me on the phone, but I still would want to to check out myself first in detail.

Here is the problem:
She doesn't want me and my wife to go inside to check out first, she can only allow us to get in if I have a license plumber. My question, just for checking purpose, do i have to have a licensed plumber to get in

secondly, during the repair time, she doesn't want me to be inside, i have to be outside until they get fixed. I would want to stay in during the repair.

Who has the legal ground on these two?

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Re: Do I have to have a license plumber to check out? by bill on September 23, 2019 @13:58	[ Reply ]

it's your unit so you have a right to the property, end of story. You have to give her 24 hours notice. You don't abide by her "rules" or her opinion. It is your responsibility to fix the unit, that being said, you want to ensure it is fixed right to avoid unwanted contact with her. If it is something you can fix great, if not don't play with it. If the faucet was broken by her she would be liable but you should be 100% sure wear and tear could not have played a part. I've fixed some leaks with success and others I needed another crack at it. Never ran into an issue where a tenant refused access. At that point it will get ugly quick.

Re: Do I have to have a license plumber to check out? by Robert on September 24, 2019 @13:59	[ Reply ]

Check your state law or future lease language. Tenants that refuse access to fix can become liable for all future damage. You dont have to use a plumber to fix anything that you are capable of doing. As soon as lease is up dont renew. You dont have to put up with people like this.

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Re: Do I have to have a license plumber to check out? by leann on November 26, 2020 @21:28	[ Reply ]

You have the right to go in to repair, or go in with the person doing the repair. Bottom line, it is your property. It is normal to go in first on a repair, you need to know what tools are needed, and what materials will need to be purchased. Minor repairs don't require a licensed plumber. Why does your wife go along with you? Your repair guy is who you need to show up with....

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