Should I Make the Repair?

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I have a jacuzzi tub and shower in the master bedroom of one of my SFH rentals. I forgot to check the jacuzzi tub before renting it out recently and now the new tenant is asking me to repair the the tub (the shower works).

My question is, should I make the repair? I had my handyman take a look at it and he said either the motor needs replacing or the digital control unit needs replacing but it's beyond his handy abilities so I don't know how much this would cost me. The shower is fully operational so they still have a means to bathe. 

Thoughts?

[Jim K.]

Yes, you should make the repair. You rented them a place with a jacuzzi in it. The fact that the shower works and basic bathing needs are taken care of is irrelevant. They could go to Walmart and buy a 55-gallon bin to bathe in with hot water heated on the stove and take care of basic needs. They rented your place for an agreed price and you're now offering them reduced functionality and features for the same price unless you're willing to cut them a big break on the rent.