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Klean07

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Rented houses.
« on: August 12, 2010, 08:25:08 am »
I did a canvas this week on what I thought were all private houses. But it turned out that 20% were privatly rented. I had about 10 of those that were rented say to me that because it was rented they didn't want to bother having their windows cleaned. I clean lots of other rented properties and have never heard this before. Has anyone else encountered this problem?
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Blue Frog Systems

  • Posts: 3813
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2010, 08:49:58 am »
Some people just don't care mate.

I've been told this a few times
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2010, 08:51:40 am »
yea, you get people in council houses who say the council come and clean there and they are always minging,  just say ok and walk away

rg1

  • Posts: 1356
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2010, 12:17:26 pm »
If it's not written in their contract that windows and gutters should be maintained, then usually they don't bother doing them.
The pen is mightier than the sword (and a lot easier to write with!)

A & J Owen Window Cleaning

  • Posts: 2192
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2010, 01:38:01 pm »
Only time we've had people in rented houses have windows cleaned is if the landlord gets them done and reclaims the money. Same with the gardens - they just don't care!

tony talbot

  • Posts: 258
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2010, 09:54:47 pm »
half of cornwall is rented, i've never had much problem dealing with rented houses, some are really good custys.

mci services

Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2010, 10:03:33 pm »
I once had a call asking if I had the contract for x street, a bit confused I said no but happy to give you a quote and she said no doesn't the council contract it out I was just looking for the contractor ::)

Gav Camm lammy 283

  • Posts: 7520
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2010, 10:19:40 pm »
never had a prob with rented houses, council
or private though tbh depends on tenant years ago
i cleaned one of the worse council estates in britain
apparently lol but if i cleaned sum ones mums or nans etc
i usually cleaned their kids n so on its all in their upbringing
if mrs jones for instance ad a windy u can bet yr bottom
dollar when her daughter or son got a house they will
av a windy  ;) ;)
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trevor povey

  • Posts: 456
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2010, 10:42:25 pm »
always ending up getting stung with private rented houses and try to avoid them

Sean Dyer

  • Posts: 2947
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2010, 10:51:02 pm »
depends on the person ive lived in rented accomadation since getting married and have always redecorated,  and done any work needed, and clean windows regularly

i know what you mean though the majority dont give a turd but not all

dazmond

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Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2010, 11:03:41 pm »
ive cleaned some rented houses for years with no problems whatsoever.i also have had a few who ve done a "moonlight" and buggered off owing me money! >:( >:(

a lot are not bothered about clean windows your right! just move on and find the ones that do!! ;) ;D ;D

regards

dazmond
price higher/work harder!

mick hay

  • Posts: 1072
Re: Rented houses.
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2010, 08:14:58 am »
Im always careful with rented now.

Ive just binned 5 on an estate, getting fed up with knocking and finding new tennent answering the door!!

Always price in for losing the last clean, cos they will never tell you theyre moving!!!