San Jose, CA · Member since 2020 · 42 posts · 25 votes
Do you put curtain rods or blinds in a new rental? I have another LTR coming on line soon and I think I’m going to install curtain rods and let the tenant buy or choose curtains.
I have blinds in other rentals and they get dirty and break often enough that they can be a headache.
Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
3y
Blinds. Yes they get dirty, but there are tools that attach to your vacuum that can clean them. And you'll probably get cheaper ones anyway, so if they get damaged, just replace them at the end of the lease.....
Investor · RI · Member since 2023 · 192 posts · 163 votes
3y
I purchase and install custom-fit metal 1 blinds for windows from online stores, with an average cost of less than $300 per home and a lifespan of 3-5 years. In case of any damage caused by the tenant's misuse, they are responsible for the replacement.
Without installing these blinds, tenants may resort to hanging unsightly items.