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This guy puts the "P" in Plumber

By Jeff Stevens

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Mexico Properties 47726

March 31, 2019 08:59 AM

Recently I had a plumbing issue at one of my rental properties. The tenant informed me that man peeing there was a leak in the front yard. I called my plumber, the ones that I have used for several years to address the problem.

Turns out, the burst pipe in the ground wasn't the only thing leaking that day. That afternoon I received a video from my tenant. He has a Ring doorbell that records activity in front of the property. The video clearly shows this guy doing his "business" right there in front of the door and in broad daylight!

To say I was surprised by this development would be an understatement. I was equally surprised by the reaction of the manager when I called and told him about this leaky situation. He apologized but acted like it was no big deal. Guess it happens all the time?!?! 🤬

I wrote a letter to the owners of the company and let them know that I did not appreciate the lack of respect their plumber showed towards myself, my property and mostly my tenant. I never received a reply. Now I'M a little PISSED.

Needless to say, I will no longer be using this particular plumbing company. Also, I probably won't be able to hear their company name again without thinking, gee those guys really put the "P" in Plumber! 🤦‍♂️

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

And here I thought you were about to give a shout-out for good service, Jeffrey. In your shoes, I'd have been pretty ticked off as well.

Mar 31, 2019 10:09 AM

Jeff Stevens

Las Cruces, NM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Jeff,
First of all, I can't believe that happened and second of all I'm apalled at the manager's response. It IS totally unacceptable!

Mar 31, 2019 10:45 AM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Jeff, Thanks for sharing this appalling story. It really is hard to find good help.

Mar 31, 2019 12:54 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jeff. This is gross and I would be livid as well. Too bad. Sorry.

Apr 01, 2019 06:48 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I live at the end of a cul-de-sac. Some would say that's a desirable location, and I would have before I moved here. I can't tell you how many workman will come down to the end of the cul-de-sac, run into the woods and relieve themselves. It's nasty. Takes a whole different set of cahones to relieve yourself in the garden beside the home.

Apr 01, 2019 11:01 AM

Jeff Stevens

You know, I understand if you have a problem and it's an absolute emergency, there may be a time when you have to relieve yourself on the side of someone's house...WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK! Also, it is worth noting that there is a large, active construction project across the street from this townhouse. Why oh why could he not have just gone across the street, I ask!

Apr 03, 2019 05:01 AM

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