Tenants & Sprinklers

[Jeanne J.]

My renters are not running the Sprinkler System, maybe as a cost savings. When I bought the house (as a owner occupant) I was told that the system needed to run periodically in the Dallas area to help the foundation. How do I broach this subject with my tenants?

[Michell P.]

Do you pay for the water?  Since we pay for the water we just have the sprinklers set up on a timer so the tenants don't have to worry about it.  

Otherwise, maybe a gentle reminder that they're responsible for the lawn care - and maybe offer to install a timer so they don't have to think about it.  They may just be forgetting.  

You could also do a friendly print out of "summer reminders:" It's hot, be safe! Drink water, run the ac at certain times, save electricity run the washer / dryer at such & such time, oh, and don't forget to run the sprinklers :)