derbyandrew
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I doubt it but you never know unless you ask is the answer. Landlords are businessmen and generally interested in the yield (ie return on investment), however if they can see a capital increase in their investment some may consider it.
If your windows are old use the argument that he benefit by increasing the value of the property if he replaces them. You could also dangle a carrot under his nose by saying that as you will be saving on heating costs etc., and have greater comfort generally, you will pay an extra £20 per month rent.
Most Landlords are approachable, give him a call and have a chat. |
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tommy
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wouldn't it be better to ask him? |
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Richard H
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Ask your landlord about it - how would anybody here know what they will say? |
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kayakdudeus
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Why would s/he?
Is the building trying to attract a higher level of residents?
Does the landlord pay the heating/cooling?
Then maybe
If there is no financial incentive to expend the money then it would take a very nice person to do so. |
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littlemissgio
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if you have a generous landlord then he may. But he may say at your own cost as you took the property like that. |
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Old Guy
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This question takes the prize for being the most ridicules one ever asked! |
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hollywoodmelody
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Not unless he is thinking about doing that for the entire complex. Then he would have to raise everyones rent so that the work and improvements pay off. Rethink this because it is not as easy or as inexpensive as it may seem.
My advice is to put either a window tint on the glass inside or you could have blackened drapes installed. Either way you will have to pay for what you choose. |
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♥cozicat♥
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oh...i don't know..you may have to pay?? |
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Shazzzz
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But then it will be triple glazing and all the other tennants will complain |
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Rick B
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Maybe, if your landlord has plans to replace the windows. If they do not need to be replaced, then I would doubt it. Replacement windows are very expensive. |
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Spot
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yes he will,but he might put up your rent to pay for it ? |
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Eddie J
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What will it be next? ....renters..... |
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bostonianinmo
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Not likely. At $600 and up per window installed there's nothing in it for him to do so unless he jacks your rent significantly. |
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Paul in San Diego
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Dual pane windows will raise the value of a house nearly the amount of the cost of the windows. But, that's because the owner will save on energy costs, have better security, and it will be quieter. So, if you're renting a house and the owner wants to recoup the investment when he sells the house, he might go along with it.
But, an owner of an apartment complex will not see those benefits personally. He may be able to charge more for the aprtments in the future. But, otherwise there's no real incentive unless he pays for everyone's utilities.
If I were an owner of an apartment building, I would only do it if I planned to attract a higher quality tenant (someone who will pay more money per month) or if it were part of an overall remodel to the building. |
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midnite rambler
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your`e fecking joking aint ya |
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