How do you handle tenant requests?

[Lisa Shankus]

My tenant asked for additional insulation and gave an estimate of $225.00. The tenant has been there 4 years and we purchased the house 2 months ago. So far he's making payments on time. How would you handle his request?

[Thomas S.]

No sorry it is not in my plans for the forseeable future.

Alternately you could suggest you will have the work done by qualified contractors if he is prepared to pay for it. The bill will run far higher than $225.....$225 is likely only the material cost. Never allow a tenant to do any work themselves ever.

I generally say no to all tenant requests other than for necessary repairs.