Property maintenance

[Andy t]

We currently have two properties with tenants that aren't in the slightest bit green fingered. I spent three hours at the weekend weeding one property before the valuer arrived today.
I mentioned to the tenant that it was their responsibility to maintain the lawn and gardens and suggested maybe we organise someone to come and do it at their expense or I could do it myself.
what I want to know is 1. Is it considered appropriate to be going around and doing gardens etc at your own rentals?
2. Should we give them the option of $10 a week rent increase?

All thoughts and experiences welcomed

[Nick G]

It's pretty normal that if they wont do it you have it done and increase their rent to cover it.

[Nice]

Green fingered tenants, or at least the ones that want to grow the same plants as you do, are few and far between.

We always use it as a selling point that the gardens and lawns are maintained for them and include it in the rent, ensuring we are at the higher end of the statistics to cover it.

[Wayne]

1. Is it considered appropriate to be going around and doing gardens etc at your own rentals?

I gather you mean you personally?
It's fine but don't cross the line and turn it into an inspection.
Outside only etc.
Does help to keep a closer eye on the place.