Rental with a pool..who should pay for open and close the pool?

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Rental Property Investor · Edmond, OK · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
7y

I agree with @Doug Pintarch. Ideally the tenant would pay for it since they are the ones using it, but realistically it is maintenance of a permanent part of the house. Tenants are usually responsible for changing out AC filters, but they are not typically required to do the maintenance on the unit. With the pool I would translate that to the tenants are responsible for regular cleanings and day to day maintenance, but you'll be responsible for major maintenance (open and closing the pool) and repairs. That's why a lot of landlords don't buy houses with pools. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2018 · 369 posts · 406 votes
    7y

    I would say the same person that pays for chimney cleanings and the annual furnace inspections.   The owner.

  • Rental Property Investor · Edmond, OK · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    I agree with @Doug Pintarch. Ideally the tenant would pay for it since they are the ones using it, but realistically it is maintenance of a permanent part of the house. Tenants are usually responsible for changing out AC filters, but they are not typically required to do the maintenance on the unit. With the pool I would translate that to the tenants are responsible for regular cleanings and day to day maintenance, but you'll be responsible for major maintenance (open and closing the pool) and repairs. That's why a lot of landlords don't buy houses with pools. 

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    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    7y

    Who ever is identified in the lease. This should clearly defined, if not then owner.

  • Specialist · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2018 · 270 posts · 187 votes
    7y

    Tenant should pay

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