 Window Pane (by Mike [CT]) Nov 3, 2011 4:48 PM
 Window Pane (by ctlandlord [CT]) Nov 3, 2011 4:55 PM
Window Pane (by Mike [CT]) Nov 3, 2011 5:34 PM
Window Pane (by Opinionated [NC]) Nov 3, 2011 5:36 PM
Window Pane (by NE [PA]) Nov 3, 2011 6:17 PM
Window Pane (by Reid [KS]) Nov 3, 2011 6:28 PM
Window Pane (by Mike45 [NV]) Nov 3, 2011 6:31 PM
Window Pane (by RR78 [VA]) Nov 3, 2011 7:06 PM
Window Pane (by LL [AZ]) Nov 3, 2011 7:30 PM
Window Pane (by Susan [OH]) Nov 4, 2011 4:27 AM
Window Pane (by smitty [VA]) Nov 4, 2011 6:47 AM
Window Pane (by Echo [GA]) Nov 4, 2011 8:06 AM
Window Pane (by gevans [SC]) Nov 4, 2011 8:32 AM
Window Pane (by Mike45 [NV]) Nov 4, 2011 11:59 AM
Window Pane (by Echo [GA]) Nov 4, 2011 1:15 PM
Window Pane (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Nov 4, 2011 2:21 PM
Window Pane (by Mike [CT]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 4:48 PM
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State Specific Question About: CONNECTICUT (CT)
I have a window pane that was broken when my tenants moved in. We agreed that it was ok and would be fixed at some point in the near future. The informed me that they want to have it fixed and also told me that their son pushed out another pane so now there are 2 panes missing.
I called and got a quote from a glass company which was 90 service charge and 10 dollars to replace panes. I offered to split the difference with the tenants of 50 apiece. Should the decline to split can i file a notice to quit?
Mike --76.24.xxx.xxx |
Window Pane (by ctlandlord [CT]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 4:55 PM
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just pick up the tab. it was broken, and winter is no time to have hostility in CT --99.20.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by Mike [CT]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 5:34 PM
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Pick up the tab? LOL Not when im losing 5oo dollars a month on my property. Im not in this for business or pleasure. Its a constant loss and im not gonna get run over anymore. --76.24.xxx.xxx |
Window Pane (by Opinionated [NC]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 5:36 PM
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Find a tutorial on YouTube to do it yourself and start losing less money. --66.226.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 6:17 PM
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Well Mike, On this one....it should've been fixed before they moved in. It should've been fixed when the last tenant moved out and their deposit charged for it. Since it was broken when they moved in and their "son" broke an already broken window, I would fix it. Let them sternly know that the next broken window is on them. --74.47.xx.xx |
Window Pane (by Reid [KS]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 6:28 PM
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Replacing a window pane is usually so easy even I can do it (LOL) You'll save a lot of money that way. --99.151.xx.xx |
Window Pane (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 6:31 PM
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The service charge is on you; if you want to be a jerk, charge them the $5 for the pane that their son broke. Service call is needed anyway, so they are not responsible for that.
--216.240.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by RR78 [VA]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 7:06 PM
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I think your offer was fair and think they should agree.
But not worth it. If it seems to be a problem just charge the $5.00 which is actually how much extra it cost you.
You had to do the service call anyway so they got lucky.
And of course you hate to pay $100.00 for this if you can get window world to replace whole window for $189.00 --76.104.xxx.xxx |
Window Pane (by LL [AZ]) Posted on: Nov 3, 2011 7:30 PM
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Just go to the hardware store and have them cut a piece of glass to size if you don't have a scoring tool yourself. Then clean out the old glass. If there is a wood trim piece pry it loose for chisel it out of the way.
Squirt a thick bead of silicone or painters caulk clear preferred, white is legal, around the edges and stick the glass on it. Then squirt another bead around the outside of the glass and leave it until the next time it broken.
Looks like s**t but will cost you $10 plus $1.99 for the silicone. --76.170.xxx.xxx |
Window Pane (by Susan [OH]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 4:27 AM
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Mike-NOBODY (but you) cares if you are losing $500 a month on your property. You need to keep the property up just the same. --65.189.xxx.xxx |
Window Pane (by smitty [VA]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 6:47 AM
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You can buy a piece of glass and have it cut into two panes for about $6. A tube of window glazing is $5. I'm with checking out a you-tube video. I can't afford new windows, so I just spend many hours reglazing every window in my rental, 480 panes altogether. Never did it before, but it wasn't that hard. My efforts aren't perfect, but they are a heck of a lot better what was there, and I saved a couple thousand dollars.
If you don't DIY, then the service call is on you. You should have had the first pane taken care of before they moved in. I would charge them a reasonable fee for the window that their son pushed out.
--96.249.xxx.xx |
Window Pane (by Echo [GA]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 8:06 AM
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If you didnt already have a window broke then yes they'd owe the call and the pane, but in the situation I'd pay for the call andd charge them for one pane. --98.94.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 8:32 AM
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Another vote for just charging for the pane. You already had to do the other, and your tenant knows that.
I'd measure and buy the glass, it's an easy DIY. --141.129.x.xx |
Window Pane (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 11:59 AM
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How easy this is as a DYI depends completely on the type of window. Wooden windows are easy. Some metal windows are easy. But the new double paned, high energy ... windows, I cannot do myself.
--216.240.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by Echo [GA]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 1:15 PM
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Thats true Mike45, but at $5 a pane, I think this is a simple window. --98.94.xx.xxx |
Window Pane (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Nov 4, 2011 2:21 PM
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Unless this is super high or a thermopane window, I pay $9 /hour for such repairs. This is a beginner handyman repair. No pro needed.
--50.129.xxx.xxx |
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