All Forum Posts by: Kay B.

Thank you for the additional replies, it is so greatly appreciated! I am likely overthinking this as Bob P. mentioned, however I am trying to be as informed as possible before finalizing our decision. 

I was asked how much a few days rent reduced would cost, if it is 100% reimbursement over the course of the repair it would be just over $200. 

Also, good point about it potentially being more than the estimated 3 days once they get in there, I hope not.

With all that being said, I am trying to be as unbiased and remove our “history” so to speak with these tenants regarding our decision for reimbursement, and making it purely about what is legally required and appropriate given the repair. Our relationship with them is not ideal, we have already had to serve them a cure or quit notice earlier in their lease term (approx. 1-2 months after moving in) due to multiple, egregious lease violations, however because they “cured” the violations could not proceed with evictions. It is unfortunately a rather complicated situation. 

Thank you all for your quick responses, this is very helpful! The reason the shower is being replaced is because they notified me of a water leak coming from the shower. When two separate plumbers looked into the issue they both determined the shower needed to be replaced because it was improperly installed (by prior homeowners we purchased it from) causing the leak.

As for the length of time the repair will take, it was 3 days total to rip out the shower, install the new concrete pad, install the new shower, etc. I certainly wish it would take less time. 

I am primarily concerned it is a matter of inhabitability if no usable shower is available for 3 days and that could hold up in court if they chose to go that far to get full days rent off. They have been very difficult tenants from the start, and I do not trust them unfortunately. 

I am a new landlord and need to replace the only shower in our rental property, which will take 3 days to complete. The tenants will be staying at the premises for the duration of the repair and expect compensation for the inconvenience/impact. We offered them 25% rent reduction in daily rent throughout the course of the 3 day repair, but they have countered with expecting a full days rent reduced for each day. What are we legally required to prorate/deduct in rent considering it is their only shower and will not have one for 3 days? Thank you!