i have rented from same property managment company for 10 years. house needs painting and carpet has never been replaced. is this the owners responsibilty and after how long should it be done?
2007-05-18 02:07:52 · 13 answers · asked by sandraction 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
after ten years they should morally help you, but legally highly doubt unless your local town has some extra laws on the books above the state statute
another thing when ever you move, do not let them charge you for painting or carpet replacement after ten years carpet has no value and under normal wear and tear would included the paint as well
2007-05-18 02:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the carpet was old prior to the 10 years (which is not old or even close to its life expectancy) then just go ahead and ask. If you were renting that long they do NOT want you to move. It is in the landlords best interest to replace the carpet with you there instead of after you leave.
Often landlords never enter the home of trusted renters, so they really may have no idea that those things are due.
WIth the paint, it should have been painted when you moved in. If it needs repainting now it really is due to your care of it. I would not repaint my rentals this soon, but would not mind if the renter wanted to do so.
2007-05-18 03:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ALWAYS the property owner who makes repairs. That's the best part about renting. After 10 years, it's called normal wear and tear. They should be made to come over and paint and replace carpet anyway. You've probably more than paid for the place your are renting.
2007-05-18 07:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by A F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normally the owner's responsibility to make any improvements on a rental property. You might offer to paint the house for a break on your rent if he doesn't want to do it himself. If the carpet is worn out and dirty and can't be rehabbed by a good commercial cleaning (the cheaper option the landlord would first consider), he might be willing to replace it. Otherwise, I suggest you have the carpet cleaned and then, when it's completely dry, cover it with a room-size rug that you can take with you when you leave. I would think that the landlord would do what he can to keep a renter of 10 years, assuming you've always paid your rent on time and have taken good care of his property.
2007-05-18 02:13:39 · answer #4 · answered by Yo' Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An owner has no responsibility to matain a property in the same way over time excpet for the obvious like water heaters ect. The renter rents for a specific time and obviously things will deteriorate. The renters recourse is to ask for a reduced price on the next lease, the owner to repair it, or move. Most times they will fix it because to re rent it they would anyhow. But it would depend on how long ago you signed the lease. Obviously if you signed a 2 year lease yesterday and then complained it needed painting you would be out of luck. But anyhow the owner has the right to rent it anyway he wants withing the law, he may want to keep it up or may just let it deteriorate it's his choice not yours.
2007-05-18 02:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by richard_garnache_jr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there are any set standards but ten years seems to me more than enough to demand carpet and paint. Most people replace these items every 5 years or so and it seems to me that a rental property would need these replaced more often. You have been kind to your management company, make them do the maintenance.
2007-05-18 02:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you damage the carpet beyond fair wear and tear, it's up to you. If it's just normal wear and tear, it's the landlord's responsibility.
Unless it's unsafe (torn for wear, for example) you probably can't compel the landlord to replace it but I'd certainly raise the issue at the next lease renewal. Ten years is about it for carpet life, especially for the quality used in most rental properties.
2007-05-18 02:27:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord replaces the carpet and paints, but the tenant must, must, show appreciation and take care of the new carpet and paint as if it were their own. If the tenant shows this respect then the landlord will be happy and the tenant will be happy.
2007-05-18 02:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by judy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A landlord almost never would replace carpet or do painting. They have no legal reponsibilty to. So unless they are very kind hearted you are doing it yourself.
2007-05-18 02:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The renter won't have the replace the carpet, but it will come out of your security deposit if the carpet is damaged.
2007-05-18 02:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by w5pollar 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋