Assuming everything is repainted & clean, what is a good framework to understand the impact of:-new kitchen countertops -bathroom updates-landscaping -etcWhat are some renovations you’ve done that have paid off?

If smoking does occur on the Premisesor common areas, (i) Tenant is responsible for all damage caused by the smoking including, but not limited to stains, burns, odors and removal ofdebris; (ii) Tenant is in breach of this Agreement; (iii) Tenant, guests, and all others may be required to leave the Premises; and (iv) Tenantacknowledges that in order to remove odor caused by smoking, Landlord may need to replace carpet and drapes and paint the entire premisesregardless of when these items were last cleaned, replaced, or repainted.

Here are a few items they highlighted - repaint concrete sidewalk which had been previously painted and now chipping and replace a cast iron plumbing stack, which is functioning PERFECTLY, only because it is STARTING to barnacle.

The bathroom has a new window and was repainted just last year.Looking into eviction law here in California I see that I can go straight to filing and not bother with any other notices, since the tenancy expired with the expiration of the lease....anybody have experience with this ?

So far we have ripped out the green laminate flooring and old, dingy carpets, replaced it with LVP, got rid of the wallpaper and repainted.

Could I get away with not re-painting the cabinets and just do new bronze cabinet pulls and new laminate?

I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft ApartmentCurrent $1,150Market $1,500+Renewal $1,350I am being gentle as I prefer to receive $1,500 but flipping the unit could cost more due cleaning and repaint costs (20+ft ceiling).

You will end up repainting at some point, so just wait to spend money. 

I would repaint the dark rooms a light color like in the other rooms with the lighter, neutral colors.It's a really nice place. 

I had one re-sod the yard completely and another that paid out of pocket to repaint the exterior.