HI guys,
I guess this follows a little from Ray's thread about Life as a Tenant, but I'll ask for input anyway.
We have a corporate lease on our latest IP, with a family occupying at the moment. I checked their references with their last PM, who is very professional, and she said, wouldn't hesitate to rent to them but that the tenant is quite demanding with wanting things done.
We went ahead....
Interior of house was repainted and fully recarpeted
New reverse cycle installed
Kitchen cupboards repainted
New light fittings to living areas
Electrical switchboard upgraded and RCD installed
This was all done before they moved in, not as a result of their requests.
They have been there since early December and this is the list of requests so far:
Change the locks to screen doors and garage (done)
At initial property inspection, tenant asked if we could spray the house as she had already found 2 cockroaches. Entire exterior of house was sprayed including outbuildings and ceiling cavity, wall cavities (where accessible) and underfloor area fogged also
Have asked if we can drop a tree in the back yard (looks like it might be dead and they are worried about it falling on their child - legitimate request I think - this has not been done yet as it requires more equipment
Tenant visited my husband's office yesterday and said that the gas stove is (cant remember exact description) playing up. The stove has been checked twice already with no problem showing. The tenant had previously told me that the stove had "exploded" on her (I did ask if the kitchen was on fire if that was the case
Also saying that their TV reception is not good enough - despite there being a new aerial there. My hubby is going to check this.
My question is, how much is enough???
I have been spoiled until now with terrific and easygoing tenants I guess. I really want to make sure that they are happy and looking after the house but I am not willing to be fixing something every week.
Looking forward to feedback.
Alanna
I guess this follows a little from Ray's thread about Life as a Tenant, but I'll ask for input anyway.
We have a corporate lease on our latest IP, with a family occupying at the moment. I checked their references with their last PM, who is very professional, and she said, wouldn't hesitate to rent to them but that the tenant is quite demanding with wanting things done.
We went ahead....
Interior of house was repainted and fully recarpeted
New reverse cycle installed
Kitchen cupboards repainted
New light fittings to living areas
Electrical switchboard upgraded and RCD installed
This was all done before they moved in, not as a result of their requests.
They have been there since early December and this is the list of requests so far:
Change the locks to screen doors and garage (done)
At initial property inspection, tenant asked if we could spray the house as she had already found 2 cockroaches. Entire exterior of house was sprayed including outbuildings and ceiling cavity, wall cavities (where accessible) and underfloor area fogged also
Have asked if we can drop a tree in the back yard (looks like it might be dead and they are worried about it falling on their child - legitimate request I think - this has not been done yet as it requires more equipment
Tenant visited my husband's office yesterday and said that the gas stove is (cant remember exact description) playing up. The stove has been checked twice already with no problem showing. The tenant had previously told me that the stove had "exploded" on her (I did ask if the kitchen was on fire if that was the case
Also saying that their TV reception is not good enough - despite there being a new aerial there. My hubby is going to check this.
My question is, how much is enough???
I have been spoiled until now with terrific and easygoing tenants I guess. I really want to make sure that they are happy and looking after the house but I am not willing to be fixing something every week.
Looking forward to feedback.
Alanna