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

Gerry Hunt
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642673 by Gerry Hunt
How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units? was created by Gerry Hunt
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?
10 months 3 weeks ago #642673 by Gerry Hunt
Jessica Peacock
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642674 by Jessica Peacock
Replied by Jessica Peacock on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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!
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642674 by Jessica Peacock
Kathy Porter
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642675 by Kathy Porter
Replied by Kathy Porter on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
Better to transfer them to another apartment.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642675 by Kathy Porter
Christine Allen
10 months 3 weeks ago #642676 by Christine Allen
Replied by Christine Allen on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
Companies have done it.
10 months 3 weeks ago #642676 by Christine Allen
Debbie Haskell
10 months 3 weeks ago #642677 by Debbie Haskell
Replied by Debbie Haskell on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
I know the former manager where I am did it. I refuse. Too risky.
10 months 3 weeks ago #642677 by Debbie Haskell
Christi Raines
10 months 3 weeks ago #642678 by Christi Raines
Replied by Christi Raines on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
No. Transfer please.
10 months 3 weeks ago #642678 by Christi Raines
Tracy Jamison
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642679 by Tracy Jamison
Replied by Tracy Jamison on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
Nope.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642679 by Tracy Jamison
Meghan Foster
10 months 3 weeks ago #642680 by Meghan Foster
Replied by Meghan Foster on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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”
10 months 3 weeks ago #642680 by Meghan Foster
Stacey Pichette
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642681 by Stacey Pichette
Replied by Stacey Pichette on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
Nope.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642681 by Stacey Pichette
Holly Ann
10 months 3 weeks ago #642682 by Holly Ann
Replied by Holly Ann on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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.
10 months 3 weeks ago #642682 by Holly Ann
Megan Goodmundson
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642683 by Megan Goodmundson
Replied by Megan Goodmundson on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
Yes it can be done and can be done respectfully. Plenty of notice. Good communication of needs and expectations. Resources. Assistance. Accommodations where needed.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642683 by Megan Goodmundson
Michelle Wood
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642684 by Michelle Wood
Replied by Michelle Wood on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642684 by Michelle Wood
Brenda Summers Borino
10 months 3 weeks ago #642685 by Brenda Summers Borino
Replied by Brenda Summers Borino on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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.
10 months 3 weeks ago #642685 by Brenda Summers Borino
Mark Tanguay
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642686 by Mark Tanguay
Replied by Mark Tanguay on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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!
10 months 3 weeks ago #642686 by Mark Tanguay
Melanie Thompson
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10 months 3 weeks ago #642687 by Melanie Thompson
Replied by Melanie Thompson on topic Re: How do you feel about doing major renovation to occupied units?
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.
👍: Gerry Hunt
10 months 3 weeks ago #642687 by Melanie Thompson