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New Tenant wants new carpet
I have a new tenant that moves in today. He just moved to the area and signed the lease without physically seeing the property however we used FaceTime to walk him through the property prior to lease signing. During the FaceTime he mentioned the carpets looked like they needed replaced. I mentioned we could get them re-cleaned or ask the owner about replacement, however in an also the owner.
This is my first rental property and my first attempt at property management.
The carpets are in poor shape and should be replaced soon. Technically my contract is with the Army Corps of Engineers since the tenant is in the military. There's a good chance he will be in the home for the next three years since he is temporarily assigned here for three years. I feel like if I get the carpets traded out for him it'll increase the chances of him staying for all three years. Otherwise technically our lease is only for one year. Additionally I feel like because he is a government employee and specifically in the military, he will be a good quality renter.
He does not fit the bill of the other tenants that I interviewed in the process and I feel very comfortable with him as a tenant. All that aside I would love to hear any feedback or advice from experience landlords. Thanks so much for your time!
Steve
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If they are that bad, replace them.