Topic: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?

Gerry Hunt's Avatar
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I have a question for y'all ~~ how do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units? I am not talking about painting, I mean asking the occupant/s to remove EVERYTHING from the cabinets, drawers, fridge, stove, countertops in baths, kitchen & closets. Yea or Nay?
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Jessica Peacock's Avatar
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Absolutely not way to much of a liability if your guy leaves one nail on the ground that tenants foot is sure to find it!
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Kathy Porter's Avatar
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Better to transfer them to another apartment.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Christine Allen's Avatar
Christine Allen
Companies have done it.
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Debbie Haskell's Avatar
Debbie Haskell
I know the former manager where I am did it. I refuse. Too risky.
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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Christi Raines
No. Transfer please.
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Tracy Jamison's Avatar
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Nope.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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Meghan Foster
I was at a property that did this prior to me getting there and it sounded like a complete nightmare ??
All the things you would expect…
“They broke this”
“They used my toilet”
“My stuff is dirty”
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Stacey Pichette's Avatar
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Nope.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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Holly Ann
Just got done doing 40 of them at my current building and did 134 at a previous building. It went very smooth, no real issues. Lots and lots of communication between me and my tenants.
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Megan Goodmundson's Avatar
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Yes it can be done and can be done respectfully. Plenty of notice. Good communication of needs and expectations. Resources. Assistance. Accommodations where needed.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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As a Regional Manager, I had to coordinate two properties of 250+ units with plumbing that needed to be replaced to avoid potential flooding. All occupied… It was a wild ride, and we managed to stay off the news.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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Brenda Summers Borino
Not a good idea. Not sure the age of your property but you need to take into consideration your air quality. Have you had the work areas checked for asbestos? I would recommend transferring the occupants during the rehab.
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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My second month at a new property, 2nd year on the job, we did full kitchen and bath remodels for 112 apartments, including flooring, all occupied. A little inconvenience, but like everybody who's done it is saying, really good communication is key. And the residents get a new kitchen and bath!
Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
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You’re not asking too much, at all in fact. And as a resident, I would love to have all new appliances/countertops/cabinets, if all I have to do is clear my items out of your way.
It’s not like you’re replacing sheetrock, flooring or painting - where heavy items like beds/couches need to be moved.
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Posted 3 months 2 weeks ago