Irrigation timer installation - in the backyard or on the side of the house?

Rehabbing, Fix and Flip, Rental Properties
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We are now installing an irrigation system in the front and backyard of our rental property. We will put it in a timer, so we can have a higher assurance that the trees and schrubs will be watered properly. The easiest place to install it is on the wall in the backyard, close to the valve. However, I was thinking about installing it on the side of the house, close to the power meter. If I install it on the side, I will have access to it without having to bother the tenants. I could probably adjust/check it more frequently.

If I install it in the backyard I would need to contact them before accessing the backyard.

Any thoughts?

PS: If I install it on the side, I would need to run more cable from the timer to the valve in the backyard.

PS2: If I install it on the backyard, this would give me an excuse to check on things every few months.

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j1dias,
Some tenants can get very territorial about you even going in their side yard.
I would put it in the backyard, and make sure to give them24 hour telphone or written notice that you are doing a sprinkler check.

Furnishedowner

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furnishedowner - we decided to install it in the backyard. It will be easier and cheaper. And it will give us an excuse to visit every few months… :O)

Thank you.