Hi all,
During some IP inspections, our PM mentioned one of our tenants want to drill holes in the wall and install curtain rods. This property was renovated mid last year and I had gotten curtain rods removed and installed blinds. So I was a bit iffy. But then she said laws now state that they will win if I denied this "minor" alteration.
Then we went to the next IP. Saw the tenant had already installed curtain rods in two bedrooms. So I said, those were never there. And the tenant wouldn't say a word. Small stuff I know. But I would expect them to raise this with PM before going ahead and making any changes.
For the ones where tenants are requesting this, I have told the PM, I'm okay for those to be installed on conditions that a) they will pay for it b) they will not remove it when leaving c) get a licenced tradie to install. Once I have this agreement, I can suggest which ones are okay to install (of course I'd be reasonable).
For the second, I emailed the PM to advise the tenants to escalate in future if they want to make any alterations AND they will not be removing them when leaving. I don't want holes left in the skirtings/walls....Given it was all patched and painted when the property was first let....
Anyway, so do you just take it as okay? At least they are looking after the place! And pay rent on time (that's important ).
Cheers,
MsAli.
During some IP inspections, our PM mentioned one of our tenants want to drill holes in the wall and install curtain rods. This property was renovated mid last year and I had gotten curtain rods removed and installed blinds. So I was a bit iffy. But then she said laws now state that they will win if I denied this "minor" alteration.
Then we went to the next IP. Saw the tenant had already installed curtain rods in two bedrooms. So I said, those were never there. And the tenant wouldn't say a word. Small stuff I know. But I would expect them to raise this with PM before going ahead and making any changes.
For the ones where tenants are requesting this, I have told the PM, I'm okay for those to be installed on conditions that a) they will pay for it b) they will not remove it when leaving c) get a licenced tradie to install. Once I have this agreement, I can suggest which ones are okay to install (of course I'd be reasonable).
For the second, I emailed the PM to advise the tenants to escalate in future if they want to make any alterations AND they will not be removing them when leaving. I don't want holes left in the skirtings/walls....Given it was all patched and painted when the property was first let....
Anyway, so do you just take it as okay? At least they are looking after the place! And pay rent on time (that's important ).
Cheers,
MsAli.