No Hot Water $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Nyboy]

Property which has been in same family for 100 years has been on market on and off for about 10 years. Asking price last time was 5 million no chance in hell I could afford that. Kennel is on over 2 acres in multimillion dollar neighborhood where land is sold by foot. Almost impossible to move, county will not allow zoning for anymore kennels. I could open a grooming shop, but most of the large bills come from board. Grooming kind of keeps me a float between high board times. There is no sense opening a kennel in a place where people travel once a year, or can not afford to have dog groomed. I have to be where the money is to make money.

 

[baymule]

really is that all you have to bring...

That's all I need to bring!

 

[seedcorn]

Property which has been in same family for 100 years has been on market on and off for about 10 years. Asking price last time was 5 million no chance in hell I could afford that. Kennel is on over 2 acres in multimillion dollar neighborhood where land is sold by foot. Almost impossible to move, county will not allow zoning for anymore kennels. I could open a grooming shop, but most of the large bills come from board. Grooming kind of keeps me a float between high board times. There is no sense opening a kennel in a place where people travel once a year, or can not afford to have dog groomed. I have to be where the money is to make money.

I’m sure the owners know this. They also probably figure rent is cheap compared to what it is worth-especially to you.

 

[majorcatfish]

@Nyboy that is one scary looking piece of sh!t...sorry

you better hope that osha nevers sees that ,they will shut you down in a heartbeat....

since your not moving anytime soon, if theres enough space in that room install a new unit and bypass that old one, once you do find a place to relocate disconnect it and take it with you...

 

[Nyboy]

Afraid not about 1 foot on each side

 

[majorcatfish]

@Nyboy if i win the powerball tonight you better be ready for me to show up, you and i will be looking to buy property for your new kennel...

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

wow, that looks like the same furnace setup i had in our last house. i hated it when it wouldn't kick on in the mornings when i had to take a shower, or we needed heat. had it checked numerous times but kept being told it was running fine, just old. somehow i was told at one point it was still fuel efficient at he grand old age of 25-30 years old.

love the new furnace my FIL had put in this house just before he passed away. only had 1 problem last year & it was the blower was working overtime & it just up and quit.

 

[Smart Red]

I believe the owner MUST replace your furnace and water heater if your rent payment is accepted. It is illegal not to provide hot water for sanitary reasons or heat for safety and health reasons.

The problem is whether you want to proceed and bring this up to your landlord or not. You can NOT be evicted for requesting and expecting heat and hot water. But there are ways around that issue. It may be a toss up as to whether this will result in the owner deciding to 1.) 're-purpose' the property and giving you notice to move, 2.) Selling the property out from under you since you can't swing the purchase yourself, or 3.) Fixing the unit to legal standards, possibly rising your rent to pay for the work, and continuing renting to you.

What happens if you replace the furnace and water heating at your expense and the roof starts leaking? The cold causes pipes to burst and new plumbing system is needed? There's a wiring problem that requires upgrading with a new electrical service? It's hard to say anything good about owning a "money pit" property, but not owning a 'money pit' and paying for repairs seems to me to be worse.

I really like the idea of on-demand water heating with units placed where they are needed, but once the units are installed to the building's plumbing, they become part of the property and you couldn't take them with you should you move someday. Again, you're paying for repairs that are the owner's responsibility and having no long term assurance that you can recoup your costs.

I am sure all these issues have been running through your head already so there's little reason for me to be writing all this. I feel for you and your problem. This is your business, your livelihood, your way to provide for your lifestyle and future. Internet advice is worth every penny you pay for it and so much easier to give from afar than to take to heart.

All I can do from here is pray for you (and I do), love you (and I do), and hope for only the best for you (and I do). Hugs and kisses and hugs.

 

[Smart Red]

In circumstances like these, I really believe recruiting the Major would be your least expensive alternative even after considering his being worth his weight in gold. SIGH!

 

[majorcatfish]

sorry didnt win anything last night so i guess im stuck here......