Letter to notify tenant of shower rehab

[David B.]

Does anyone have suggestions on what a letter to an existing tenant should contain when notifying them of a necessary bathroom shower remodel?

Existing shower is leaking water downstairs. Plumbers and GC agree that it’s likely the shower walls. Existing bathroom has a tub on other side that can be converted to a shower stall by adding a pipe behind wall and a shower head. That would allow for the old shower to be retired and left in place (no demo cost). Should be a quick job but we want to properly notify the current tenants.

Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!

[Matthew Olszak]

Call and explain what's going on (don't just send this as a letter), and tell them they are going to get a notice but that's just sent to comply with the law. Then issue a notice that matches whatever your local law is as far as giving notice that you or your staff will be entering to make repairs on such date. IE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER UNIT

[Tenant], you are hereby notified pursuant to [Ordinance/Statute] that on 02/11/2019 beginning at 9:00am, access will be required to your unit in order to make necessary repairs. Your presence is requested but not required, and your cooperation is appreciated in removing all personal items from the bathroom prior to our entry. The repair work is estimated to be completed within 8 hours of commencement. For any further inquiry, please contact our office at...