Management for a 3-Fam Townhouse


Hi All:

I’m back to square one. I’m an out-of-town landlord who has been managing my building in an ad-hoc fashion, using a combination of tenants for some things and a couple of neighborhood guys for others.

But too many things are falling through the cracks, and I want to switch over to a management company. I thought I had a good vendor lined up, but now feel I’m getting jerked around. (Will not publish their name here at this time, as I may have to go with them in the end).

Does anyone have recommendations for SMALL property management (i.e., a 3-family townhouse, which is not the same as a 10-unit condo)?

Your thoughts are very much appreciated. Thanks!

Categories: Management
By hoytdude | 06/30/2009 11:02 AM | Comment

Oil Tank Removal


Hi ‘Stoners:

There was a post in January about Oil Tank removal (see http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/01/oil_tank.php#post-comment)

My question: when you get the tank removed, is there anyway to sell the excess oil? I have been trying to keep my tank low in anticipation of conversion this summer, but I have to get a delivery to get through the end of May, and the minimum is 100 gallons. When the plumber drains my tank, what happens to that oil? Any way I can siphon it out and sell it to a landlord friend?

Categories: Heating
By hoytdude | 04/27/2009 3:24 PM | Comment

Dept. of Buildings Form–Designated Manager


Hi:

Can anyone tell me if there are legal obligations for the person designated as a manager for a building on the City’s Building information form?

I am an out-of-town landlord, looking to use one of my tenants as the onsite person for this job, but want to know if there are strings attached to it by the city.

Is this a situation where the City just wants to know whom to call in an emergency, or are there potential liabilities for this person if something goes wrong?

Thanks.

Categories: Management
By hoytdude | 11/30/2008 5:50 PM | Comment