Would you give a rental bedroom direct access to the front balcony, or keep it private? (Floor plan attached)
I’m building a G+1 house in India. The first floor will have one small rental unit (1BHK), while the rest of the floor is for my family’s use.
In the attached floor plan, the green circle marks a possible door from the rental bedroom to the covered front balcony.
My architect has not provided a door, mainly for privacy. The tenant would still have windows for light/ventilation and roof access if needed.
My mother thinks I should add the balcony door because tenants would enjoy fresh air and it would make the rental unit more attractive. If there are any issues, we could always lock the door later.
My concern is:
Privacy for my family.
Tenants sitting in the front balcony all the time.
Hanging clothes or storing items that affect the appearance of the house.
Noise and security.
If this were your house, would you:
Keep the balcony private (no tenant access)?
Give the rental bedroom direct balcony access?
Do something different?
I’d especially like to hear from homeowners, landlords, architects, and people who have rented out part of their own home.