I am responsible for yard work...he has provided a mower, but the yard will clearly need to be week wacked and the hedges maintained. Upon resigning of my lease, should I request this items for the landlord? Or is it my responsiblity to acquire these things? I feel since I dont own the home but merely maintain the yard it should be up to him to provide this. Please offer some sound advice.
2006-09-05 12:51:16 · 22 answers · asked by Erica 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I believe you should ask him for the items. You should not have to purchase them. Maybe you could buy them and take them off your rent though. It couldn't hurt to ask. I also care for my yard and don't buy my own stuff. We have purchased sprinklers, but we'll take them with us when we close on our home at the end of the month.
2006-09-05 12:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies from state to state. If the landlord has provided a mower, then he apparently trusts you at least a little. I assume you also maintain the mower and provide fuel and oil and such. If you approach your landlord in a non-aggressive manner, he should be willing to render aid in the form of the tools. I cannot say that he is required to provide them, but with a good history with you, he should be willing. It may also depend upon the size of the yard. How much work will it save to have these tools? Are you willing to work with whatever he gives? From an efficiency and ergonomics standpoint, it might be in your best interest to get a machine that fits your needs and that you can handle. Your height and strength will be factors in which line trimmer will be better for you. That is ergonomics. Also, think about if you need a larger engine or not. That is added weight. You should try for a 4-cycle engine. They offer less maintenance and slightly better performance. Again, are you really willing to use just anything your landlord may provide?
2006-09-05 20:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done work for large apartment complexes, and individual rentals.... I have also lived in each.
In MOST areas.... the tenant is expected to maintain the yard at their own expense, unless it is specifically provided for, in the lease. When I rented an apartment, or home from someone, I provided my own mower, trimmer, etc... unless I had it provided for in the contract, BEFORE I moved in. If it isnt spelled out... then you cannot expect the landlord to provide it.
In your particular case, you are renewing a lease....If your landlord has been pleased with your payment of rent on time, or youve been a good tenant... he/she may go ahead and provide these items for you. It never hurts to ask....
BUT, be prepared, ... if the landlord has to purchase these items... there may be an increase in the rent, lol.
For myself, I have always preferred to provide my own tools... that way I could pick out what I wanted, and I always take good care of my tools, and whan I move, my tools go with me, hehehe.
Good Luck!
2006-09-06 02:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was in your lease that you are to maintain the yard and when you moved in these things did not need to be done, Then it's up to you to keep it at the standard it was when you first moved into the property.
But ask your landlord about it, If he's a nice guy and you're a good tenant he may just offer to do it anyway.
2006-09-05 19:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that since he's provided a mower, you're perfectly willing to mow the grass as part of your 'rent,' but that if he provides a weed-wacker you'll do that too, and if he buys a hedge trimmer you'll trim the hedges. He should jump at that deal.
Otherwise, all you have to do is mow the grass, as that's the only thing he's provided you the tools for.
2006-09-05 19:55:14 · answer #5 · answered by Steve H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unresonable to request the items from the landlord but dont let him refusing to do so be a reason to not your lease. My landlord does the yard work in my front yard and I do the back and had to purchase the tools to do so... that is pretty typical of landlord-renter agreements
2006-09-05 19:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I require tenants to maintain the yards of the places they rent. I do not provide lawn equipment for their use. What does your lease say? That you maintain it w/ his equipment or is he being generous letting you use his lawnmower? Buy clippers an pull the weeds by hand if you do not want to buy a weed wacker.
2006-09-05 20:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times if you live in the downstairs area, you are responsible to care for the yard and for the sidewalks if it snows in the winter.
Ask now about the winter to be prepared.
Don't be afraid to ask him what the rules are, but If you have any kind of paperwork, read it first. If he thinks you don't know the rules of the agreement he may try to bend things to his favor.
2006-09-05 20:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by WILD ONE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you mean "weed" whack? I think since he is already providing the mower which is the tool for YOU to do the work than he should also provide you with a weed whacker and a hedger. But talk to him when you can and see how he feels.
2006-09-05 19:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you responsible for maintenance on the mower, tune up's and such? If so, you may want to buy your own stuff. It could save you money and hassle in the long run.
2006-09-05 20:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by MAD MEL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋