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All Forum Posts by: A.J. Simmons

A.J. Simmons has started 1 posts and replied 8 times.

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0
Originally posted by @Randy E.:
Originally posted by @Joel A.:

... you should cover all the costs and just take care of this for your tenant.  Especially based on the fact that she is a good tenant and you want her to stay.

 This is my exact thought.

If you've never done it before, don't "learn" on an occupied rental.  Pay a professional to do this one.  Then, if you really want to know how to do it for the future, practice at your home.  It's not very hard if you're handy with a screw driver and not completely unaccustomed to such work, but you don't want your first time to be a tenant's unit.

 Thanks. My thoughts exactly after reading all of the other comments. 

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

@Sue good idea! Thanks Eric

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0
Originally posted by @Shawn Thom:

Home Depot charges around $80 for ceiling fan basic install if you purchase there.

 Thanks Shawn I may go that route

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

@Al Williams we did a move in inspection. It was noted, which is probably why she volunteered to buy a new one. 

Good advice. You're absolutely right. 

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

thank you all! @tariq I thought that was the case until I saw all of the wires after pulling the fan down. there wasn't a simple harness to disconnect so I decided to reconnect the fan and reconsider

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0
Originally posted by @Wayne Brooks:

Just read your last line again.

 Thanks

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

@ Wayne thanks

Post: Should I change ceiling fans for my tenant?

A.J. SimmonsPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

My tenant wants to take down one of the ceiling fans that was in place when she moved in. I don't mind because the fan was missing a blade, so she'd be doing me a favor. She asked if I could remove the old one for her, so she wouldn't have to pay someone for removal and installation. I tried and failed. Should I let her pay for removal and install, go half on the cost with her, or get back in there and figure it out myself? We have a good relationship. She helps me, I help her. She's never been late on rent. Am I going too far by considering to help (since it was her idea and it's not a critical issue? Or am I just being a good landlord? After all, it should've been fixed before she moved in.