ALLOWING A TENANT TO PAINT IS A MAJOR MISTAKE BUT WE WILL PUT THE WORDING IN THE LEASE IF REQUESTED.

1.       Who will be painting?
2.       Does the painter have to be licensed and insured?
3.        Who will be paying for the painting?
4.        Who will approve the paint color(s)?
5.        What type/color/finish of paint is required for walls?
6.        What type/color/finish of paint is required for ceilings?
7.        What type/color/finish of paint is required for trim?
8.        What type/color/finish of paint is required for doors?
9.        Is painting optional or is it required?
10. What rooms will be painted?
11. When is painting to be started?
12. When is the painting to be completed?
13. What type of paint finish is to be used and where? Flat/Matte? Matte Enamel?  Satin? Eggshell? Semi-Gloss? High Gloss ? 
14. What brand paint is to be used?
15. Has the Landlord been fully advised of the dangers in allowing the Tenant to handle any painting?
16. Does the Landlord understand that the painter could potentially lien the property and hold the Landlord responsible?

Allowing a Tenant to have anything to do with painting a premises is dangerous and not advisable.  The Landlord should be fully informed of these dangers and clearly state to the Property Manager in writing that they shall not hold the Property Manager liable for any disasters which may occur.   The Law Offices of Heist, Weisse & Wolk, PLLC will not be responsible for any problems which may occur if the Tenant is allowed to have anything to do with painting.

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