Re: Tenants insist that LL make unnecessary repairs

Re: Tenants insist that LL make unnecessary repairs by MrDan on June 18, 2018 @00:14

Think about this from another point of view. If the tenants caused the damage to the flooring, you would want it repaired as soon as possible. Because the tenant would be responsible under the lease for damages they caused, otherwise it's a breach of the lease.

The same applies to the landlord. If the damage was caused by the landlord and not repaired, then the landlord has also breached the lease.

It appears that only the damage area needs actual repair, which any good flooring contractor should be able to handle. Such repairs are deductible from your tax's for the year. Your insurance company may also cover the damage and repair the flooring.

The tenants leased the rental property with flooring in good condition and may be able to seek a reduction in rent due to non repairing. The flooring might also present a tripping hazard for someone who has difficulty walking including visitors who may trip and fall, holding the landlord responsible for damages.

If the tenants have been there awhile, perhaps are deciding to stay there awhile, then promptly repairing or upgrading the flooring might be money well invested. The longer a tenant stays, the less turn over, and that is more money in the landlords pocket. If it takes a month or two to rerent a vacant property, it might be cheaper to repair the flooring than incurring the cost of a turnover?

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