All Forum Posts by: Amira Kalifa

Thanks all for the advice and recommendations. Tenant will not be running it as a business. My insurance company said it will not effect my policy. I will definitely be adding a smoke detector to the garage, very good point!! 

Thank you for your responses. The extra security deposit is a great idea. My insurance company recommends she get a renter's policy to lessen liability if something were to happen. But it is not going to effect my rate at all. The Kiln is essentially a really hot oven to make pottery, ceramics..etc. So the garage would need to be kept clean and ventilated when in use.  

My tenant has a masters degree in Art and enjoys creating ceramics. She wants to install a kiln in the garage of my 1970s rental house. My first concern was the wiring of the house isn't equipped but she assured me she would pay my electrician to install a sub panel in the garage and add a cement wall. I talked to my insurance lady, and she is going to get back to me on how/if this will impact my policy. On one hand I want to say no and not deal with any potential hazards, on the other hand, this tenant is willing to jump through hoops to get this done and shows her willingness to stay long term while making improvements to the house. The outlet that would be installed could also charge an electric car, so I'm considering that an improvement. Has anyone dealt with this same scenario? Or have an opinion/recommendation that I should consider? This is my 3rd year as a landlord, so those of you with more experience, what would you do in this case? 

Thank you in advance,

Amira