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The original was posted on /r/perth by /u/ApprehensiveTruth516 on 2025-01-30 14:07:39+00:00.

My friend (a single mother of four kids) has been lucky enough to be sent a contract for a five bedroom home in the hills with a pool. Lucky duck will be paying less rent than my 1x1 in Vic Park with no air-conditioning. Go figure.

Her ex was kind enough to co sign her lease and she works enough hours to pay about that much rent + food, bills and petrol. Not a lot more.

I was going to sit down with her and help her budget so she can decide if she should sign the lease or not. But I’ve never rented a house with a pool before. Her and the kids are obviously excited about having a pool, but I’m concerned that upkeep costs will make her financially uncomfortable.

Can anyone weigh in their 2 cents on the outgoing costs for pool maintenance? What is the renter responsible for general upkeep and what is the landlord obligations?

Thank you kindly. :)

Edit*** thank you for the prompt responses. Sounds like the electricity alone isn’t worth it. I’ll show my friend everyone’s replies.