Do you have a policy for drilling in the wall?

Question

Do you mention anything about drilling to your tenants before they move in, or do you deal with that when they move out?

If you don't mention anything and deal with it after they move out, do you deduct the filling/painting of the holes from the security deposit?

Do you make any distinction between small holes for painting and larger holes for anchoring furniture (like for child proofing).

If the tenants stay long term, it is not a big deal because you probably want to paint anyway, but what happens when they stay for just a year or two?

I have the same question about any damages to the wall (pain missing) or to the baseboards.

Thank you!

Michael Zick · Answer

I would say for picture holes nails or screws are acceptable, or mounting a TV. But it states in our Management Lease agreements that Tenants are responsible to return property back to same condition as received.

If they leave damage after they move out we always try to reach a General release agreement on a agreed Dollar amount for the repairs. If that can not be agreed then we will just file a NTIC "Notice to impose claim" on the dollar amount of damage.

Maria G. · Answer

@Michael Zick: How do you reach that agreement? Do you tell them, "this is how much it costs to fill and paint these holes"? Also, what do you do to the small holes? They are anyway visible (meaning, paint is needed, right?).

Do you have a policy for drilling in the wall?

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