tenant requests...

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Hey, quick question regarding tenant request? how do you guys go about handling them?

here were the requests,

tenant upstairs wants windows Insulated more because he has plastic over them now and it is always cold.

He wants me to put a fence up in backyard because there are always kids running through the yard,

He wanted a new door for one of his bedrooms because he claims it was missing

I closed on this house thursday and this is my first experience landlording so I am not to sure how to go about this. he has been there for 7 years and seems to pay rent on time and keeps house clean. He does smoke though.

thanks

[Marc Freislinger]

If I just took over the property, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. I'd at least investigate the issues.

1) Check the window out, see if there's anything that can be done, short of replacing the window.

2) No. Though, you may offer to have one installed at his expense. I bet that will make the subject go away.

3) I'd replace it. Doors are pretty cheap.