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Kimberly Kesterke
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Should I be required to change a light bulb for a tenant?

Kimberly Kesterke
  • Investor
  • Marietta, GA
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I wanted to get your thoughts: 

In my lease, I state that any repairs less that $100.00 are the responsibility of the tenant. I have a younger tenant who is asking me to send someone out to change a lightbulb. I sent over a YouTube video link on how they can do it and she said her step stool won't reach. 


Fellow landlords- while still providing great customer service without breaking the bank- how would you handle this??


Thank you,

Kim

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Stephen J Davis
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  • Houston, TX
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Stephen J Davis
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
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You should have a $50 trip charge in your lease. This is in most states. Now, I have some very old tenants that I do stuff like this for. Never for someone that should be capable of doing it themselves.

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