Can tenants put nails in walls?

If you’re a renter in NSW – congratulations – you can now nail picture hooks into your wall. NSW parliament passed the laws on Wednesday night and set a series of basic living standards all properties must meet – like having enough light, being structurally sound and ventilated.

Can tenants put holes in walls?

In summary, you can usually put holes in apartment walls. However, if you do, it’s generally going to be your responsibility as a tenant to return the walls to their original condition. If you don’t, then your landlord is likely to charge you, or deduct the cost of the repair from your security deposit.

What happens if a tenant drives nails into the wall?

This can cause issues for private landlords. Particularly when the tenant starts driving nails into the wall to hang those photos. But it isn’t nails being hammered into a wall which is the real problem. It’s what happens at the end of the lease when all the photos and prints are removed.

Does a tenant have to fix holes that they put in wall?

If a tenant puts holes in the wall, they don’t necessarily have to fix them, but they will likely have to pay for them. Find out if a tenant has to fix holes that they put in the wall with help from a real estate professional in this free video clip.

Should I put a ‘no nails’ rule in my rental property?

If you let your property on a short-term basis and have a constant turnover of tenants it may be wise to invoke a ‘no nails’ rule. Certainly, tenants on a short lease are less likely to be too concerned about not being able to hang pictures. But long-term tenants will be.

Can a tenant use a deposit to pay for repairs?

Your tenant might attempt to repair large holes, but if they do it at the last minute by stuffing a sock in the wall and covering it haphazardly with a DIY kit, you can probably still use their deposit to pay for a professional repair. If they stuff something in the wall, it’s likely a fire hazard, so be glad when a DIY job is obvious.