Leave Partially Finished Basement?
The rental has a small finished room (dropped ceiling, Sheetrock) in the basement. There was water damage and the carpet was removed and mildew on the walls so the bottom portion of two walls was also removed.
Since there is no closet and window it can only be utilized as storage. Is it necessary to reinstall the carpets and repair the drywall? Im concerned that once the repairs are done the tenants will use it as a bedroom, which is unsafe.
Should this space be left as-is? what are some options? Thanks
I would tear it out. Many residents will promise to sleep no one in the basement (bed)room, but you're in a bad spot when you go there to fix something and find a bed. I have done some demo when in this spot and not done demo as well. The spot I didn't demo, I've wished many times, that I had torn it out. If the room isn't there, you won't have to maintain it or worry as much about it being used for sleeping.
I'm sure there's conflicting opinions, but this has been my experience.