My SIL received this letter from her tenant who is starting up a small family day care business from home. The SIL has given permission for this to go ahead but was not expecting a demand for the cost of fencing to secure the yard. How would you deal with the request? Would be interested in your response.
Dear Sir/Madam
We are able to purchase the fencing from Bunnings and get a friend to install them for a minimal charge. Approximate amounts are as follows:
FRONT
1 x panel (1.2m high x 2.45m wide) $99 each
1 x gate (1.2m high x .975m wide) $97 each
3 x posts (1.3m high) $32 each
8 x brackets $95
2 x hinges $40
1 x gate latch $95
Labour $130
SUB-TOTAL $652
BACK
2 x panel (1.2m high x 2.45m wide) $99 each
1 x gate (1.2m high x .975m wide) $97 each
3 x posts (1.3m high) $32 each
8 x brackets $95
2 x hinges $40
1 x gate latch $95
Labour $130
Sub total $751
APPROX. TOTAL $1403
Please note that the fencing will be a Cream Powder Coat Flat Top Aluminimum.
As the home is designed for a family we believe that it is reasonable for any tenant to require at least one lot of fencing to enclose the yard. Accordingly, we request that the owner pays at least half of the total amount which would be around $701.50.
Please let me know as soon as possible if this is a suitable option so that we can start installation in the coming weeks.
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I look foward to hearing from you.