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02-13-2010, 10:46 AM

No offense meant to anyone. Somethings are best left to those who are trained in the field you need. Safety should always trump cost.

I own rental properties and can do alot of different repairs but almost always hire a certified contractor. I know it costs more but the safety of my family and the families I rent homes to is more important than saving a few $$. I hire my own company to do any electrical on my rentals and rarely work on them myself, mainly for liability and the inspection that goes with it.

A good friend just installed his own water heater in a rental he owns, it leaked causing some major damage. His insurance is pitching a fit and refusing to pay for lost rent since he did the work himself and did not get it inspected. You are allowed to do work on your own house (if you get it inspected) but not any rental property.

02-13-2010, 10:46 AM	#27
cf2112 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question for an electrician - HELP! No offense meant to anyone. Somethings are best left to those who are trained in the field you need. Safety should always trump cost. I own rental properties and can do alot of different repairs but almost always hire a certified contractor. I know it costs more but the safety of my family and the families I rent homes to is more important than saving a few $$. I hire my own company to do any electrical on my rentals and rarely work on them myself, mainly for liability and the inspection that goes with it. A good friend just installed his own water heater in a rental he owns, it leaked causing some major damage. His insurance is pitching a fit and refusing to pay for lost rent since he did the work himself and did not get it inspected. You are allowed to do work on your own house (if you get it inspected) but not any rental property.