Overview
I would like to propose a practical arrangement: I will personally fund and manage a combination of property-value investments, required fixes, and ongoing maintenance responsibilities, with no request for reimbursement, no receipts to process, and no administrative burden on your end whatsoever.
This is not limited to optional improvements or upgrades. It includes investments that enhance the value and appeal of the property, as well as fixes and maintenance items that would normally fall to the owner to address and that I am prepared to take upon myself.
This includes not only the raw cost of parts, materials, and contractors, but also the overhead of coordinating, scheduling, managing contractors, handling site access, following up, and making sure the work actually gets completed properly.
I am open to discussing additional owner-suggested items, provided the scope is reasonable and agreed in advance.
In return, I am asking for one thing: an option to extend the rental agreement for a further three years, up to June 2030. The longer horizon is what makes it reasonable for me to take on owner-side costs, coordination, and maintenance now.
The Proposed Arrangement
I Will Handle
- 100% of agreed investment, repair, and maintenance costs at my expense
- Selecting, coordinating, and managing contractors
- Scheduling, access, follow-up, and practical overhead
- No reimbursement requests
- Maintenance items that would otherwise need to be handled by the owner
- Reasonable owner-suggested items agreed in advance
I Am Asking For
- A 3-year extension option on the rental agreement
- Extension horizon through June 2030
- The security of tenure to invest
Irrigation Computer Replacement
Urgent · Summer ApproachingThe existing irrigation computer, apparently around eight years old, has failed due to internal corrosion.
I propose replacing it with a brand-new irrigation computer. I will handle the purchase, installation, and programming of the required zones.
Irrigation Zone 6 Repair
Urgent · Zone InoperativeIrrigation zone 6 is currently not functional, potentially due to a malfunctioning valve or related irrigation component.
I will take care of the necessary work to restore the zone, including inspection, repair, reconfiguration, or use of a suitable working component as appropriate, and will coordinate this work at the same time as the irrigation computer replacement.
Deck Cracking · 6-Month Oiling Maintenance
Condition Issue & Maintenance CommitmentThe timber deck has developed significant cracking across multiple boards, despite having been oiled approximately six months ago. The fact that cracking has returned only six months after oiling suggests that, for this deck and its sun exposure, annual or ad-hoc treatment is not enough.
To slow further drying and deterioration, I propose to take full personal responsibility for the deck's preventive maintenance, specifically a thorough deep oiling every six months using a professional-grade penetrating oil.
A six-month deep-oiling cycle is a preventive maintenance schedule intended to slow further drying, cracking, water ingress, and eventual board replacement. Taking this on as my personal, scheduled commitment ensures it will actually happen on the right cycle, rather than being left to chance.
Deck Board Repairs · Early Rot Sections
Repair RequiredSeveral boards have passed the point where oiling alone can help. They show early structural rot and need to be replaced outright. I will identify all affected boards, source matching timber, and have them replaced professionally before beginning the ongoing oiling schedule described above.
This is best done now, while the rot is still limited to a few localised boards. Waiting allows it to spread laterally and, more critically, downward into the subframe, multiplying the eventual repair cost significantly.
Proposed Gates · Walkway & Parking Entrance
Optional ItemThe gates are an optional item. I am not necessarily committing to install them as part of this proposal, but I may choose to proceed if the scope, design, your comfort with the idea, and your approval of the final approach all align.
If I do proceed, the idea would be to install two gates on the property: one at the pedestrian walkway entrance, and one securing the driveway / vehicle parking area, potentially as an electric gate. They would be installed at my full expense, with all coordination handled by me, and would remain as permanent fixtures adding lasting value to the property.
Security Camera System
Optional Property EnhancementThe security camera system is also optional. If I proceed with it, I would install exterior security cameras for selected key areas of the property, with final placement and coverage kept flexible based on what makes the most sense on site. The system would use cameras with cloud access for remote viewing, camera alerts, and recorded video storage.
The intention is for the cameras to be solar powered where practical, using small solar panels / solar charging so the system is easier to maintain, easier to keep connected, and less dependent on new wiring.
Security cameras protect both the property and its occupants, and add a meaningful security asset that increases the property's appeal and value. Potential areas may include:
The Ask
All I am asking for is an option to extend the rental agreement by a further three years, up to June 2030. No price renegotiation, no new conditions. The right to stay, and the certainty to invest.
The longer horizon is what makes it reasonable for me to absorb these costs, coordinate the work, and take on maintenance now.
Summary of All Proposed Items
| # | Item | Priority | Cost / Overhead to You |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irrigation computer replacement (corroded, non-functional) | Urgent | ₪0 |
| 2 | Irrigation zone 6 repair (currently not functional) | Urgent | ₪0 |
| 3 | Deck cracking · deep oiling every 6 months | Ongoing | ₪0 |
| 4 | Deck board repairs · early rot sections | Soon | ₪0 |
| 5 | Gates · pedestrian walkway & parking area (optional) | Optional | ₪0 |
| 6 | Security camera system · remote access and recording | Optional | ₪0 |
Approximate Market Value and Cost Savings
Rough EstimateThe table below is only a rough estimate of the market value of the maintenance, repairs, and property investments that I would absorb instead of asking you to bear directly. It should be read as an approximate cost saving to you, in addition to the practical overhead of coordinating and managing the work.
| Item | Estimate Basis | Approx. Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| Deck oiling maintenance | Approx. 9 cycles starting now through June 2030 at ₪8,000 per cycle | ₪72,000 |
| Irrigation computer replacement | Rough allowance for unit, installation, programming, and coordination | ₪2,500 |
| Irrigation zone 6 repair | Rough repair / reconfiguration estimate | ₪1,500 |
| Deck board repairs | Possible board replacement and related labour | ₪10,000 |
| Security camera system | Optional system estimate, including cameras, solar charging, hardware, and setup | ₪12,500 |
| Gates | Optional pedestrian and parking gate estimate | ₪40,000 |
| Total rough market value | Approximate total of listed items; coordination overhead is also absorbed by me | ₪138,500 |
Front Fence Plank · Completed Repair
For Your InformationAs a general FYI, one of the planks in the front fence recently broke and required maintenance.
I have already taken care of the repair at my expense. I am including this only for your information, so you are aware of the issue and the completed fix.
I hope this demonstrates both my commitment to this property and my genuine respect for your position as its owners. I am not asking you to fund, manage, or sign off on anything beyond the extension option itself.
I am happy to discuss any item in more detail, share contractor quotes if that would help your comfort level, walk you through the deck or irrigation issues in person, or adjust the scope in any way that works for you.
I am open to discussing additional owner-suggested items, provided the scope is reasonable and agreed in advance.
I look forward to your thoughts and hope we can reach an arrangement that works well for everyone.
With appreciation,
Guy Zaslavsky
Tenant · May 2026