Re: Aggressive tone Change of Mind - Landlord Forum thread 326201

Re: Aggressive tone Change of Mind by Anonymous on October 23, 2014 @10:08

I disagree with the type of hand-holding that has the landlord changing HAC filters monthly. That's the same as replacing light bulbs -- tenant's use consumes the original filter and they need to replace it as required. My lease states tenant is responsible for reviewing the filter monthly and replacing as needed, minimum replacement schedule every 3 months. The penalty for not doing so is, if the HAC coils, etc., need cleaning the tenant will be charged for same, since the only way it gets dirty is from improper filter replacement. I don't rent to babies, these are adults who are responsible for certain aspects of their own comfort and actions, including wiping their own butt and changing the HAC filters, light bulbs and smoke detector batteries in their abode. Seems pretty minimal to me. I do not offer a concierge service with my rentals.

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Re: Aggressive tone Change of Mind by Anonymous on October 24, 2014 @07:13	[ Reply ]

You completely missed the point. Changing the furnace filters personally is for YOUR benefit, not to offer a concierge service to the tenant. Nobody said anything about light bulbs. Doing it yourself ensures that YOUR HVAC system is properly maintained and, has been suggested here many times, it gets you a peek at your property on a regular basis without having to schedule inspections. You are entitled to your agressive tone toward your tenants, but remember, its your property. Things like the HVAC system are too important to leave in the hands of the tenant.

Re: Aggressive tone Change of Mind by Anonymous on October 24, 2014 @12:04	[ Reply ]

Trust me, when the HAC system needs cleaning because of tenant's neglect, I am well aware of it (because the tenant complains it isn't working properly) and it is returned to it's proper condition at the tenant's expense. So it is kept properly maintained and the tenant pays for his neglect, the world is as it should be.

Re: Aggressive tone Change of Mind by Anonymous on October 24, 2014 @19:32	[ Reply ]

You still completely missed the point.