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New tenant wants everything fixed
Hello,
I just got a new tenant into a SF rental. They were great during the phone screening/showing and the background/credit check all came back good. However, now that they're in the home they keep pointing out the smallest details and requesting that they're fixed. For background information - I previously lived in the home while I remodeled it and moved out to rent it and start the process over with a new home, so house is fully renovated with almost every room being updated. The tenant has pointed out things like a window screen with a hole the size of a quarter and doors missing door stops... am I really obligated to replace the window screen or add door stops to a few doors that are missing them?
I want to provide and safe enjoyable place to live, but this seems like unnecessary fixes. It would be different if the roof leaked and the toilets didn't flush, but I don't think any of these small changes will improve living conditions. This is my first rental, so I'm not sure the best way to proceed. What would you do if you were in my position?
Thanks in advance!