"Taxman eyes ‘repair and maintenance’ claims" - any more info?

[rockran]

Guys, What about a DVS. I recently installed one in a rental. Is this tax deductible ?

[north shore]

Sorry another one, part of our carport is leaking and also it needs more bracing. If we put in more bracing and then replaced all the coloursteel on the carport is this claimable under repairs and mainteance?

[north shore]

personally I would like to just replace the carport but council says I need to get a new building consent (which they probably wouldn't give us)