AC broke down, big turnoff of prospective tenants?

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Hello,

My AC broke down in my rental unit which is vacant, the technician won't be here for up to a week to replace a part. I think it will be a big turnoff for prospective tenants, how to best handle this situation? I am expecting at least five of them this week. Appreciate your inputs.

Thanks

John Smith · Answer

Hi Peter,

I don't think it will be a big deal with getting it rented as long as it will be repaired by the time they move in. If you think it will be too miserable and hot when you show it, you could just bring in a portable cooler as a temporary measure.

Colleen F. · Answer

@Peter Morgan just tell people you are making some repairs and it will be rent ready on x date. I wouldn't bring up AC repair unless they ask and then just say I have a technician coming on tuesday. You don't want to emphasize a repair, you want to emphasize features of the property. If it is really hot you might want to get there early and open your windows.

Stewart Beal · Answer

This will not be an issue at all, if someone asks, just let them know it will be fixed before they move in.

Gail K. · Answer

Is it particularly hot right now in your area that the air needs to be on during showings? If someone asks about this, the above posters have given good advice on what to tell potential applicants.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

Shouldn't be an issue. As long as people know you are getting it fixed, that demonstrates you're a responsive Landlord that likes to take care of the property.

AC broke down, big turnoff of prospective tenants?

AC broke down, big turnoff of prospective tenants?

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