Are landlords responsible for purchasing window coverings?

Allowing tenant to improve property can lead to surprises

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Question: I just renovated a home, which I rented to a friend. Since I know this guy, I didn't ask for a deposit or advance rent.He said his girlfriend had some things in mind for the window coverings so I told him I wasn't going to buy anything. The girlfriend then purchased $320 in window coverings and handed me the bill.I agreed to pay $200 toward the purchase and he's fine with that. My question is, are landlords responsible for purchasing window coverings? If so, is there a rule on what window coverings to purchase?

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