All Forum Posts by: Pj Holmes

Thank you so much for your replies! 

I would like to ask if the following would be considered normal wear and tear. Sorry again for my ignorance, but I don't want to alienate them for things that can be easily repaired wen they move out in the future, but at the same time, as someone pointed out, it sets a good precedent that the property should be kept in good condition. 

So before I send in a handyman for a quote, do you think these are items that can wait until they move out or need fixing right away? Most of the damage is from moving furniture in I presume. And if you'd repair these items, would you just patch the dents for example or also paint? I'd think if you paint, since they walls are dirty by now, then it would need a whole wall to be painted? 

Thanks for your input! 

I would like to renew my current tenant's lease, but after doing a yearly inspection there were a few things that I was not happy about. 

(This is the first time I am a landlord and it was not by choice, so I apologize in advance if my lack of knowledge puts off some of you, but I was looking for advise on how to proceed, if you may. )

So, what do you do when you find things that would come out of their deposit if they were actually moving out, but instead you want to extend the lease because they have been good tenants overall?

Let's say that it is $300 worth of damage and the repairs are not emergencies, but definitely not normal wear and tear. They have broken a few things and a few dents on the walls in example. 

Do you ask to add an additional deposit for that amount or do you have them fix these items themselves before renewing the lease and pending a re inspection? Or fix the items yourself and charge it to them on their next monthly rent payment?  Or none of the above ?

Please suggest the best way to go in this case please. Or if you need more info, I will be glad to provide it. 

Thanks a lot.