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Sure, you can charge them but are you going to paint anyway? Were they good tenants for the 7 years and was this the only thing?
You're within your rights to deduct but I wouldn't if I had to paint anyway if that's the only 'damage'
I agree with this. It's just small patch job and painting. If the tenants had patched the holes themselves and did a crummy job, would the LL have been any happier? If that is it--I would give them back their deposit and let it go. If there is other damage--then consolidate in.
I agree with this. It's just small patch job and painting. If the tenants had patched the holes themselves and did a crummy job, would the LL have been any happier? If that is it--I would give them back their deposit and let it go. If there is other damage--then consolidate in.
If the tenants hadn't put a hold in the wall to begin with it wouldn't be a discussion. Holes in walls aren't normal wear.
I agree with this. It's just small patch job and painting. If the tenants had patched the holes themselves and did a crummy job, would the LL have been any happier? If that is it--I would give them back their deposit and let it go. If there is other damage--then consolidate in.
That's actually a good point. That was the main damage in the unit. I don't know if they would have even matched the original wall paint color, and I would have to have repainted the entire unit anyway (its due for a refresh anyway after 7 years).
The big one will require a plug/patch... still not an issue even if you're not having a pro do the painting.
If the house is remaining a rental... I'll stick with the advice from the first page.
1) visit your properties more frequently than seven years
1a) ease up on otherwise solid long term tenants
2) set a piece of wood on the wall for tenants to mount the TV's to: hide the holes.
What do you mean by easing up on otherwise solid long-term tenants?
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