Oklahoma City, OK · Member since 2015 · 3 posts · 2 votes
My new tenant just asked me if I would allow him to pull out the old toilet install a new high-efficiency toilet. He said he would cover all expenses, and hire a plumber to do the work. He even recommended I write up an official document that states what work was being done, that he would cover all expenses, and that he would leave the new toilet in place upon vacating the property at the end of his lease.
Does anyone have experience with handling situations like this? Are there reasons why I should not allow my tenant to proceed with this project?
Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. How about going through with all of it except you get to pick the licensed plumber, that way you know it was done right and you have some recourse if it isn't.
@Joe Arida agree. I think I'd find out how much the tennant is willing to pay. Find your own plumber and get a quote. Then write up a contract saying your Tennant will pay and have them sign it before you have the work started or materials purchased. Don't let your Tennant do anything or hire the work themselves.
@Josiah McGinnis Im sure you have your answer among all the responses already. If it was me, I’d ask to have final approval on the plumber or be the one that sources it so you know it’s done by someone you’ve approved and not a friend/family of theirs.
It’s a win win if they’re willing to cover the expenses and you have someone you trust installing it.
As long as he's hiring a licensed plumber, and paying for all materials and labor, I'd say YES! I don't see a down side here. Sounds like a great tenant.
@Josiah McGinnis
Let your tenant by the toilet an you use
Your Plumer an give him the bill get
Everything in writing to cover yourself
It should be an issue
Hi Josiah - I have had great tenants but nobody cares about your investment like you do. If the tenant wants to hire a plumber then the solution is easy. You draw up the document that requires the tenant to reimburse you for the upgrade. Use a licensed plumber for warranty purposes of course. Good luck.