Tenant Requires Professional

[Tonna Lee]

Good evening.  After a tenant complaint (not written), myself and someone with some experience went and inspected the problem.  Tenant was hostile that I was doing the inspection.  Kept saying, "you're not a professional" and threatening to move.  Am I required to hire a professional to inspect anything/everything.  Just wondering, I'm typically a DIYer.  I did go ahead and hire a professional and will receive a report this week.  Am I required to give them this report or can I write an accurate letter letting them know the results?  I feel the report is a business document and they are not entitled to a copy (they didn't pay for the inspection).  I usually look the other way if not to important and not had to be a hard-a** up to now but I'm feeling the need to put my foot down.  Thank you for your inspiration.  

[Bob Daniels]

It depends what the issue is.  If its a leaky sink then absolutely you don't have to hire a professional.  If its a mold complaint then you will want to call in the pros.

However regardless of what the issue is, any time a tenant threatens to move, its probably a good idea to start planning on non renewing their lease when the time comes.  Life is too short to put up with problem tenants.