Sorry to post in AIBU as there's probably a landlords' thread somewhere, but I really need some thoughts quickly, before I send an email.
I had an email from my tenants to say that there were a few problems with the flat (leak in bathroom, could they have a shower hook put in, walls and ceilings need a lick of paint, carpet in bedroom needs replacing). This is all perfectly reasonable and I immediately arranged for some quotes and set up some dates.
In the past, we have tended to work these things out by me giving my tenants' numbers to the workmen and letting them sort out dates and times (with their permission of course).
But there are so many things to do at once. The painting job alone is going to take 6 days and the earliest the painter can do is 3 days after my new tenant moves in.
I like my tenants and want to maintain a good relationship with them.
Is it the done thing to offer a rent reduction for this month to take into account the inconvenience? If so what sort of a reduction should I offer? Obviously with all the work I'm strapped for cash, despite putting money aside from the rent to prepare for repairs!
I sound very naive, I know. My OH used to deal with the flat, so this past year has been a steep learning curve for me.