Unauthorised painting of rental property

Discussion in 'Property Management' started by housechopper2, 28th Dec, 2020.

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  1. Hari Yellina

    Hari Yellina Well-Known Member

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    I have rented a house for 16 years, and my landlord didn't want me to paint the same colour at my cost or never changed the carpet as well.

    When I came to the property it was 24 years old paint and carpet.

    So. I have to move on to the new property.
     
    Hari Yellina, 5th Jan, 2021
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  2. housechopper2

    housechopper2 Well-Known Member

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    Sorry to hear this - especially as you were responsible enough to ask permission and use the same colour.
     
    housechopper2, 5th Jan, 2021
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  3. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    How silly of that owner. They likely will have to paint through before the next tenant moves in. They lose you (clearly a good tenant), lose several weeks while it is repainted, or may well wait several weeks if they don't paint it because it looks shabby. Very shortsighted owner...
     
    wylie, 5th Jan, 2021
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  4. jared7825

    jared7825 Well-Known Member

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    It does seem to happen though, have seen some places that look like an absolute dump due to paintwork and carpets sit vacant but eventually rents out after some time, it’s a false economy to not spend the money when it’s required.
     
    jared7825, 5th Jan, 2021
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