No power for a tenant for tree removal

[Erik Sherburne]

I had to get a large elm tree taken down (dutch elm) and it was near the power lines coming to the house.   Through no fault of their own they didn't have power for most of the day (8:00am to 10:00pm - Long delay in the power company coming back more than the 5-7 hours originally expected).   I did give them plenty of notice and yet I feel responsible for inconveniencing them - no air conditioning, fridge/freezer, they had to eat out, etc. etc.  How do I "make it right"?   Rent credit for food lost in the fridge?   Target gift certificate?   Restaurant gift certificate?

Thanks in advance!

-Erik

[Matthew Rutledge]

This is a noble act.

I don't think it matters a whole lot how you address it as long as you address it in a way you are ok with.

The tenants will either think it's a great gesture, or it won't be enough.

I've been known to throw a steak dinner to people for things of this nature. One tenant I got to know well and he and his wife got some time at the shooting range.