Mini blinds

[Uwe K.]

I couldn't find too much conclusive on the topic here:

I was wondering what kind of blinds you use in your rentals for the windows.
I am supplying and installing the blinds for a few reasons.
So far I have always put in the cheapo vinyl mini blinds, and usually it takes max. a day after move-in until some blades are cracked, broken, missing, you name it. All lower-end low-income rental market.

While they are easy and quick to replace, I am wondering now if it's worth investing some more money in other types, like aluminum (at 5-10 times the cost) or, what I've read here, faux-wood.

If you use vinyl, do you replace every damaged one for a new tenant or do you leave some minor damages in there?