Re: Replace lightbulbs before renting to new tenant(Lo

Re: Replace lightbulbs before renting to new tenant(Lo by Anonymous on October 31, 2014 @16:58

In the last place I rented, the property manager had a bunch of burned out bulbs in the place. I replaced all of the existing and missing bulbs with LED bulbs to keep my power bills lower. I then put all of his bulbs in a box and kept them. Did I take my newer, more expensive bulbs with me? Damn straight I did.

Short answer - No, you are not required to replace all the burned out bulbs. But you're also not entitled to have the tenant give you bulbs.

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Re: Replace lightbulbs before renting to new tenant(Lo by CA/OR on October 31, 2014 @18:36	[ Reply ]

Can't argue with that. But that it comes down to counting bulbs is sad... I'm probably breaking a federal law, but I do ensure all light bulbs are working when I rent (some of which might be on their last watt leg) and in return, I expect all lights to be working at the end of lease. Simple resolution, in my experience.

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