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Submitted by kenzel on September 8, 2008 - 5:19pm.

Joined: 28/07/2007

Hi All,

Anyone out of the rat race yet? :)

Anyhoo, I got a simple question base on the following points:
1. Purchased property < 12months
2. Currently living in it
3. Door lock breaks a few months after purchase and decide to not fix it until I move out
4. Rent out the prop. in the 13th month

If one were to repair the broken lock just before the tennant moves in and after I vacate the premise (say between the 12th and 13th month), would one be able to claim a tax deduction on that?

I'm sure all landlords have experienced this in one way or another :)

Any feedback welcome
Cheers



September 8, 2008 - 7:03pm

Joined: 21/11/2003

If it was me I would be repairing the lock now to secure my premises, and so I wouldn't be forking out for the insurance excess when someone just waltzes in and pinches my gear. I am not an accountant but I would suggect that it would not be a deductible expense until the property has been rented out.

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September 9, 2008 - 11:00pm

Joined: 01/01/2002

How much is a new lock? $200 maybe? Why wait - you may only be saving $40 in potential tax.

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