Unreasonable request?

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The simple fact is that tenants are not as invested in the property as you are, emotionally or financially, and they often have the mindset that this is not their property, and will not behave as carefully or respectfully as if it were their own, and without really having regard for the consequences....

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Thanks all for your feedback, much appreciated. I shall prepare a suitable response to the tenant!

jpucng62 - I agree, this is likely coming from the parent/guarantor...

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Situation: Student tenancy ongoing - check out 2 weeks away. Pre tenancy guidance provided and inspection carried out (walk through, so not exhaustive. Independent Inventory Clerk will do thorough inspection at Check out). Some repairs noted and advised for info, which they have acknowledged.
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