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Property ManagementJul 28, 2026

When a Tenant Flushes a Toy Down the Toilet: Who Fixes It and Who Pays?

A retired property manager explains the right way to handle tenant-caused toilet clogs—who should do the repair, who pays, and whether it can lead to a rent hike.

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    Property ManagementJul 24, 2026

    When Your Letting Agent Proposes Their Relative as a Tenant: Here’s How I’d Handle the Conflict of Interest

    My letting agent disclosed their relative wants to rent my property. After years of managing rentals, here’s the straightforward conflict-of-interest strategy I developed.

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