Re: Window screens - Landlord Forum thread 354676

Re: Window screens by Garry (Iowa) on October 17, 2017 @05:54

Is there a reason you don't want to put screens on your tenant's windows, or provide a screen door for them? I thought Texas had flying insects year around? Doesn't it get quite warm in Texas, year around, that people tend to want to open windows, and let the fresh air in quite often without bugs getting in? Why was there damage noted by the tenant on their move-in check list? Your property should be in tip-top condition to attract the best tenants, and get the highest rent possible for the area. Your state laws may not "require" screens, but I'll bet many of your cities do. In my city, not only do they require screens on all openable windows, but they go so far as to say what size mesh the screen has to be. Besides, I would think it would be just common sense to have good window screens on all your windows in Texas. Remember, if you can't keep your customers(tenants) happy, they won't stick around very long. Expect some more damage left by this tenant when they leave, because if you don't care about the condition of your property, why should they?

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Re: Window screens by Anonymous on October 17, 2017 @06:49	[ Reply ]

Yes Gary, there is a reason i didn't provide a screen door. I own 8 properties in Texas including my own home all built in nice subdivisions between 2006 -2009 none included a screen door at time of construction. While other landlords raised rents because of increased demand from "Harvey flood victims" I leased this property $50.00 below market. My average tenant stays 3-5 years. Tenant called @ 8:30 p.m. with an attitude(something you should know about) asking when am I going to replace all the screens. My question was are screens required, if so I'll replace them this morning, if not then I will work on other priorities.As a side note Gary, if lived in my home since October 2009 and never opened a window.

Re: Window screens by Anonymous on October 17, 2017 @13:40	[ Reply ]

Maybe replacing damaged screens is a pain, but consider this. If the tenant(s) prefer to have the windows open, it saves wear and tear on the A/C unit.