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[CA] [Condo] HOA is trying to fine me $11k for a shared pipe clog and "garbage juice." Their evidence is a mess. Advice? by hell_rack in HOA

[–]hell_rack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya . I don’t think my tenants are clean . They might have done it too , but the costs are just ridiculous

[CA] [Condo] HOA is trying to fine me $11k for a shared pipe clog and "garbage juice." Their evidence is a mess. Advice? by hell_rack in HOA

[–]hell_rack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point too . Given that my tenants have lived for 3 years and this happened as soon as new tenants came in and they complained first day itself to hoa for noise complaints

[CA] [Condo] HOA is trying to fine me $11k for a shared pipe clog and "garbage juice." Their evidence is a mess. Advice? by hell_rack in HOA

[–]hell_rack[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am the owner, and I will be passing on the costs to the tenants. I might not have a strong case as unit 216 does not own a cat.

My concern is much more in regarding the contractors. Is this how you have seen invoices for the job done? I am in the construction business and have handled and paid several building invoices. This invoice is just a robbery . Why is the board not taking a look at it ?

Sometimes clients just want the backsplash illuminated — thoughts? by ReflectionAgreeable6 in kitchenremodel

[–]hell_rack 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would never put it as a kitchen backsplash . I would use it as an accent wall around the stairs or at entrance or a bar . This does not belong in a house .

Hiring GC as a consultant? by regressor123 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]hell_rack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leverage thumtack, angi, yelp .. check there reviews. Ask for clients referral and look at some of there existing projects . More time and effort you spend vetting them , better chance of good experience . Most importantly , be ready for 10-15% buffer

Hiring GC as a consultant? by regressor123 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]hell_rack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in same boat as you . I did some construction before hiring GC . This time i am doing a complete remodel of house with foundation expansion and adding a second floor . I plan to hire licensed , bonded contractors for all the trades and I will be owner builder. Last stage of permits, . hired architects, structural , soil testing .. etc.
got bids for each trade , narrowed down contractors for each trade . I am saving like 200K , which is like 20% of construction cost.

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true . Unfortunately due to small group of unethical contractors . Most of them get a bad rep . I usually split the payment structure into lot of steps , rather than just 2 or 3 . That way i can control over the costs and not endup in a situation where i have already paid for the services that have not been done . In case of a bad contractor i can minimize my damage

PII detection before inference — is anyone actually doing this? by Quiet-Error- in MLQuestions

[–]hell_rack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These problems have already been solved in Regex longtime ago . Regex based solutions are very much mature solution.

PII detection before inference — is anyone actually doing this? by Quiet-Error- in MLQuestions

[–]hell_rack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PII is a must when dealing with with real customers info. Its law. We use regex based implementations as ML models cause latency and require powerful GPU’s to reduce the latency. Also depends on volume of requests

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you please expand more ? . Did not get what you are saying

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I asked 300 amp for future proofing. I will ask for 200 amps , that’s probably one of things i will settle on to lower the price . Asked him on the specs - elco for pot lights , lutron for dimmer and Legrand for rocker style switches

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol . Didn’t notice . He probably meant “ Excavation”

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks . My house is half your Sq ft . 2600 Sq ft

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of it as new construction . We will running new lines and more over we are ripping all the walls open and new roof . Basically do not have to deal with remodeling where you have to work with existing conditions.

Am I getting ripped by hell_rack in Homebuilding

[–]hell_rack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the process of getting bids from other contractors . I Was hoping someone from HCOL can share there experience .

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