Does the landlord need to be there for repairs and such?

[red324]

I had an issue with the ac at my rental, so I told the tenant I'd have the ac guy call her and setup a time to come out that was convenenient for her and I'd pay for the service call. Is this okay? I mean she's the one living there and I'd imagine they don't want the owner there is he doesn't need to be. Like if the place is a mess etc. Or am I supposed to show up and wait for the ac guy? Anyways, so the ac company called and the tenant never answered the phone. They're the ones living there, why not just schedule a repair man on a day they're already going to be there anyways?

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So people will just let the landlord in anytime they need to have a repairman show up even if they're not home? I'd think not, which is why I just let the tenant schedule the technician.

[OlderAndWiser]

If the tech says "you're unit is fried and it needs to be replaced," who will be there to make a decision on that matter?

[red324]

They can call me

[OlderAndWiser]

I would want to be there to see for myself what the problem is.

[red324]

If it's something major I'll show up.

[Kristierose]

@OlderAndWiser I don't need any help with fixing things in the house I am very capable to do it myself

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

If you live some place that has LiHEAP they may offer to give up to two new units for free if you qualify and are on a fixed income or low income.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for MHO :)

[red324]

Default mho lmao

[kylee2437]

No they don’t. Usually the repair man comes in for estimates and will send the estimate to the landlord

[red324]

That's what I thought. The tenant probably doesn't want the landlord to see the hole they put in the wall last week or the baby's toys scattered all over the living room at a moments notice I'd presume lol That's just an example though.

[Paris13]

Wait until She is Home. xxoo

[Paris13]

Thanks, Gag. xxoo

[slatyb]

No, you don't need to be there. We never see the owner of our unit.