No, in general, if the property owner did not pay those costs, then they cannot be deducted as a rental expense.
There may be extenuating circumstances that could change that answer depending on who did pay the costs. For example, if the tenant paid the costs in exchange for a discount on their rent, then the owner may have income and expenses to report.
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