Is landlord responsible for self-closing back door?
Just went through inspection and public health is requesting to have the back door of the shop be self-closing. Is it something that the landlord should be responsible for? Thank you.
[{"id": "id4sfhc", "text": "Depends on what your lease says, start there.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id5blld", "text": "Door closers are pretty cheap and easy to install, unless your tenant is horrible give them the win and make your tenant happy.", "replies": [{"id": "id75ibr", "text": "Give an inch give a mile.  This is how you get maint req and arguements through the entire lease", "replies": [{"id": "id7bjh0", "text": "Yes, a lot of variables.  Is it a good tenant? Are they paying market or near market rent? Is the cost of the door closer a tiny fraction of monthly rent?  Big difference between a good tenant paying thousands a month versus a bad or mediocre tenant paying hundreds a month.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id5gtum", "text": "Usually, the lessor is only responsible for exterior roof, foundation and exterior plumbing a certain distance from the foundation if a tenant agrees to the terms. If the place is vacant and you are trying to attract a tenant then the door should be updated. A business relationship should not start with deception or a sour note. Make sure you get the right door closer as the residential ones will not suffice. You can get a good med commercial grade at Home Depot/Lowe\u2019s for like $60-$100 and they are east to install.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]