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Tim Ball
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Carrollton, TX
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Do I need a sprinkler system for my rental?

Tim Ball
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Carrollton, TX
Posted Nov 25 2015, 21:54

Hello All,

I am purchasing my very first rental.  I am excited and I am sure I will have more questions in the near future for you seasoned landlords.  The house that I am buying currently does not have a sprinkler system.  I live in Dallas, TX where the ground gets very dry in the Summer.  Should I install a sprinkler system or let it be?  If I do install, do I set it up on an automatic timer, assuming tenant wont mess with it?  Would tenant get mad that the water bill is higher due to the sprinkler system?  Should I disclose it in my lease that it is necessary for the upkeep of the property, etc?  Your insight would be greatly appreciated. Hollar.

P.S.  While I have your attention..how do I do the mention to someone in a post where it tags/highlights their name?  I try to do @......but it doesnt seem to work.  Please let me know so I can respond to people and they know I am responding to them.

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