Tenant wants to add fence at rental

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Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 5k+ votes
4y

Assuming this benefits you, do a separate agreement. Require that permits are pulled and it is professionally installed. Make clear in the agreement that the fence becomes your property day one at no compensation to tenant. Also make it clear in the agreement that there is no guarantee of lease renewal or lease rates. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    4y

    Assuming this benefits you, do a separate agreement. Require that permits are pulled and it is professionally installed. Make clear in the agreement that the fence becomes your property day one at no compensation to tenant. Also make it clear in the agreement that there is no guarantee of lease renewal or lease rates. 

  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
    4y

    Do you want a fence?

  • Ryan BasyeBusiness Member
    Investor · Omaha, NE · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 12 votes
    4y

    Always treat the work as if it was your property (because it is).  Permits and licensed/insured workers.

  • Rental Property Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2017 · 59 posts · 47 votes
    4y

    @T.J. Isaacs

    I have an “alterations and improvements clause in my leases. This requires written permission for anything like a fence or the like. If the tenant asks and we agree in writing, I’d let them do it. I would recommend having a professional install it. That can all be written out in the addendum as well. Any time someone wants to improve the property for me is a win. Just make sure it is in writing…..Good luck.

  • Member since 2020 · 17 posts · 6 votes
    4y

    Thanks for the feedback! 

  • Rental Property Investor · Boston, MA · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y

    @T.J. Isaacs amazing. Get a permit. Pick the contractor. Get a fence for free $. Do you have any more tenants like this to share?! :)

  • Member since 2020 · 17 posts · 6 votes
    4y

    @buddgaffney - I wish! 

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