Whole House Water Filter?

[Joe Arida]

I couldn't find anything on this specific thing when I searched so here it is: the water at my duplex has a very strong chlorine taste. It's also upsetting her kids' skin because it is so harsh, so a simple drinking water filter isn't a favored solution. I am going to test the chlorine levels in the water this Friday, but the tenant has asked about a whole-house water filter to reduce the chlorine levels. She says she will pay for it, but wants to take it with her when she leaves in June.

Does anybody have any experience with this kind of request? I could do the installation myself, but then I have to install it just so to uninstall it again 6 months from now when she leaves. Or should I have her pay for a plumber to install and uninstall it? I haven't brought that up yet but wanted feedback before I do -- I think it would be acceptable and either way won't hurt to ask.

[Dave Van Horn]

Why not just pay for it yourself and keep it? Sounds like you'll need it in the long run anyway. Plus you can write it off.