Window Blinds Recommendations

[Michael Key]

Our unit we just started fixing up has mostly all broken black window blinds. I planned on replacing them here after we get new vinyl windows installed. Just thought I'd ask more seasoned landlords and investors if they have any recommendations on style and material blinds that tend to hold up over time and are mostly bomb proof from tenants.

I figure that plastic blinds are probably most prone to breakage. Just wondering if it's worth the cost for something better.

[Matt Turbitt]

personally I really like the accordion style that hold in place where you set them. The big box stores selling generic versions of them and while they can be kind of pricy at about $20/each I like that there is no cord so a person or child can't get caught or hurt on one. They hold up alot better then other options and don't bend like aluminum or break like vinyl. But when you can buy vinyl for $3/per I understand  $20/window is often steep.

Another one I hear often is making the tenant supply the blinds or any replacements that break for whatever reason.