Tenants Have Handymen Coming Through

[Rick Albert]

Hey Everyone,

So here's my situation:

My wife and I live in our studio ADU and we rent out the main house. Over the last couple of days we have seen what looks like handymen coming through and we haven't called anyone nor have been made aware of any issues with the home. We are just concerned that they are making changes to the home that could cause damage that would exceed the deposit.

How would you address it?  For a typical rental we never would have known because we wouldn't be on the property.  Therefore it could appear as an invasion of privacy for them.  They are generally good tenants and pay on time.  I could also see them being long term tenants so I don't want to jeopardize losing them by making them feel uncomfortable in their own home.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Best,

Rick

[Jonathan R McLaughlin]

@Rick Albert

“Hey guys, hows it going? What’s up with the handymen, everything ok?”

(Answer that concerns you):

“Yikes, we need to look at that, I’ll be over in an hour. Next time make sure you let us know what’s going on and we will bring in the handyman. Thanks!”

Don’t make this harder than it has to be.