Some tenants hate screens. I've had a few tenants like this.

They remove them, bend the frames, rip the screen. But why?

I had a tenant who moved into a house with all new windows. In eviction court she told the judge that the windows had no screens.

The judge looked at me and asked if that was true. My answer: first screens are code in our city, Second, these are new windows - here are some pictures, the tenant removed the screens and destroyed them.

Tell you what i'd like to have heard from you fred CA. Eviction granted- OK ---- counterclaim of 4K in damages and rent granted to defendant (LL in this case)

The beauty of tenants taking LL's to court-- when the LL wins the tenant is already in court and the judgment on counterclaim is granted right then and there. you don't need to file against tenant later-- your countersuit is golden.

I purchased a multi-family property and the first thing I did is replace all of the window screen. I used aluminum mesh, the good stuff. Within two months the children would unlatch the screens to throw candy to the siblings outside. The screen would fall to the ground and cars would run them over.

The County Health Department here in Los Angeles inspects buildings every year and wrote me up for mission screens. I could prove to them I had installed new screen but they wouldn't believe me. So I replaced the screen again, but with pivoting top devices so the screen when unlocked from the bottom could open outward but wouldn't fall off. I paid to have an inspector confirm I had new screens.

Acknowledgment of Apartment Screen Condition

Tenant agrees not to remove window or door screens, at any time. If screen becomes damaged, Tenant agrees not to remove or discard but instead report to management. Screens are intended to keep insects out ONLY and are not expected to withstand excessive force. Tenant understands that screens are not intended to prevent people, pets, flower pots, AC units, objects, etc., from falling out of window. Tenant will be liable if such acts occur. Tenant is responsible for replacement and repair cost for any missing or damaged screens. and/or repair cost for any damaged(rips, tears, holes). Do not lean on, push or raise screens except in case of emergency such as fire.

By signing below, Tenant acknowledges that all window screens are present (one screen for back door

and one screen for each window)and that they are in good condition with no tears, rips or holes and frames are not bent.

Indicate here any missing or damaged screens and their location.

_____________________________________________________________________

By signing below Tenant understands and agrees with all above.

Tenant signature: ______________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Landlord: _____________________________________