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new shower (by Joy [GA]) May 16, 2009 7:36 AM

new shower (by Clara [MI]) May 16, 2009 8:07 AM

new shower (by Mike in San Diego [CA]) May 16, 2009 10:19 AM

new shower (by Terry [CA]) May 16, 2009 12:38 PM

new shower (by Joy [GA]) Posted on: May 16, 2009 7:36 AM
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State Specific Question About: GEORGIA (GA)

We are taking new tenants that need a walk in shower (elderly). They are agreeing to pay for half of upgrade to existing tub/shower unit to new tile walk in shower. Do we just write an addendum to lease for this? --68.219.xxx.xx

new shower (by Clara [MI]) Posted on: May 16, 2009 8:07 AM
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Before moving them in, I would first get an estimate on what it will cost for that conversion, and make sure they actually have the funds available to pay their half.

--99.18.xx.xxx

new shower (by Mike in San Diego [CA]) Posted on: May 16, 2009 10:19 AM
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I don't see why it would need an addendum if it's not an ongoing agreement. But I'd get the $ up front. --68.8.xxx.xx

new shower (by Terry [CA]) Posted on: May 16, 2009 12:38 PM
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Whether or not you call it an addendum, yes you need a signed agreement for all terms of this agreement.

I would lay out in it the actual specs of the work to be done, the contractor who will perform the work, the estimated cost and the fact the tenant will deposit funds with the LL BEFORE the work begins for their share. Also put in there the fact that they have requested this upgrade, offered to pay half and agree to the following:

AT NO TIME either DURING the tenancy or when it ends regardless of when that is will the tenant receive "credit" for having paid for 1/2 of this upgrade. Be sure to format this agreement in standard legal format...define the parties, use the correct terms, etc.

ALSO, be sure to put in there the obvious, that this is a "permanent" alteration to the property and will remain fully intact with the property regardless of if/when their tenancy ends, etc.

But YES you do need a signed agreement that should reference their rental agreement, etc. --207.200.xxx.xx

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