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Updated over 5 years ago,
Current tenant installed shelving- room upgrade, but liability?
Hi All,
My current tenant asked before she moved in if she could install shelving since her bedroom is small. I said yes under the condition that they are removed and walls brought back to pre install condition before she moves out. As it turns out, the shelving is more like cabinets and right above the bed (no other placement of bed could occur due to the size/shape of room).
The next tenant would like to keep the shelving.
I am torn- they were installed "professionally" and add value to the small bedroom, but my main concern is liability if they ever came loose and fell on a tenant, especially since they are over the bed.
Should I have the new tenant sign something that says they will take them down/return wall to original state upon move out and also release me from any liability if there was every an issue with them?
Or am I overthinking this?
Thoughts?
Thanks.
Jen