coverings on all the windows because its a law. (The home has a few missing blinds). I have poured all through my real estate books looking for this and have come up with nothing. Has anyone heard of such a thing?
It is not my house… I am actually an agent trying to get it rented for a client. I would be all for putting blinds up but its not my decision… and the windows are all weird sizes… they would probably have to be custom made. Thanks for all the imput!
acermill said:
Jun 14, 09 at 4:08 amYou are correct. Window treatments are not considered a requirement of habitability anywhere. I have found that tenants make up ‘laws’ to suit their desires. Amazing all the "laws" I have learned during my years of being a landlord….:)
Trouble said:
Jun 14, 09 at 10:34 amWindow coverings are not required under any law.
Tenants seem to think so, but tenants also think that getting a new job gets them out of a lease, they can’t be evicted in winter if they are pregnant of have small children, landlords must paint and replace carpets in between each tenant, ad nauseam …
However, I provide blinds for several reasons.
They are cheap. (Custom sizes can be cut at your local home improvement store.)
They give the rental a clean, uniform look. (No various flags, blankets or sheets hanging in the windows.)
It prevents tenants from causing damage to window frames & woodwork attempting to install their own.
They are easy to clean.
They are easy to replace. (If a tenant damages them, they pay to replace them.)
rtfm said:
Jun 14, 09 at 3:13 pmYou can get mini blinds at Walmart or Target for $2.99 a set. Just put some up and keep the prospective tenants happy.
Othniel said:
Jun 14, 09 at 7:49 pmCheck the landlord tenant act for California.
However, it is reasonable for a landlord to have window treatments installed. It is good for the house and keeps the tenants happy.