2007-09-18 12:50:04 · 16 answers · asked by surprise_kat 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I doubt it but you never know unless you ask is the answer. Landlords are businessmen and generally interested in the yield (ie return on investment), however if they can see a capital increase in their investment some may consider it.
If your windows are old use the argument that he benefit by increasing the value of the property if he replaces them. You could also dangle a carrot under his nose by saying that as you will be saving on heating costs etc., and have greater comfort generally, you will pay an extra £20 per month rent.
Most Landlords are approachable, give him a call and have a chat.
2007-09-18 21:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by derbyandrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dual pane windows will raise the value of a house nearly the amount of the cost of the windows. But, that's because the owner will save on energy costs, have better security, and it will be quieter. So, if you're renting a house and the owner wants to recoup the investment when he sells the house, he might go along with it.
But, an owner of an apartment complex will not see those benefits personally. He may be able to charge more for the aprtments in the future. But, otherwise there's no real incentive unless he pays for everyone's utilities.
If I were an owner of an apartment building, I would only do it if I planned to attract a higher quality tenant (someone who will pay more money per month) or if it were part of an overall remodel to the building.
2007-09-18 13:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why would s/he?
Is the building trying to attract a higher level of residents?
Does the landlord pay the heating/cooling?
Then maybe
If there is no financial incentive to expend the money then it would take a very nice person to do so.
2007-09-18 12:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by kayakdudeus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are 1000's of 1000's of properties in this united states that are single glazed. what's the subject? in case you probably did no longer choose a single glazed property, why did you decide on this property from all those available to you?
2016-12-26 17:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless he is thinking about doing that for the entire complex. Then he would have to raise everyones rent so that the work and improvements pay off. Rethink this because it is not as easy or as inexpensive as it may seem.
My advice is to put either a window tint on the glass inside or you could have blackened drapes installed. Either way you will have to pay for what you choose.
2007-09-18 12:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have a generous landlord then he may. But he may say at your own cost as you took the property like that.
2007-09-18 23:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by littlemissgio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, if your landlord has plans to replace the windows. If they do not need to be replaced, then I would doubt it. Replacement windows are very expensive.
2007-09-18 12:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your landlord about it - how would anybody here know what they will say?
2007-09-18 12:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. At $600 and up per window installed there's nothing in it for him to do so unless he jacks your rent significantly.
2007-09-18 12:55:21 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This question takes the prize for being the most ridicules one ever asked!
2007-09-18 12:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Old Guy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋