Users' questions

Do you have to provide a washer and dryer to a landlord?

Do you have to provide a washer and dryer to a landlord?

Washer/Dryer Required? Only a handful of states require landlords to provide stoves, ovens, or refrigerators:

Is it the landlord’s responsibility to keep appliances in working condition?

If appliances are provided, it’s generally the landlord’s responsibility to keep it in working condition.

Can a landlord charge higher rent if there are no appliances?

In fact, a discussion about appliances is one of the top things applicants want to know about when inquiring about a rental property. Landlords who provide appliances can often charge a higher rent than they would if the property came with no appliances. Must Landlords Provide Appliances?

Can a landlord deduct the repair of an appliance from rent?

If you fail to get the repair done in that time, the tenant has the right to repair and deduct the cost from the next month’s rent. For example, if the dishwasher broke and the tenant notified you, you have a reasonable time to hire a service person and/or replace the appliance.

Washer/Dryer Required? Only a handful of states require landlords to provide stoves, ovens, or refrigerators:

When is the landlord responsible for an appliance repair?

If the lease agreement says that the tenant is responsible for appliance repair starting from the first day of occupancy, then the court will uphold that. If the lease agreement states that the landlord is responsible, then that will also be upheld.

In fact, a discussion about appliances is one of the top things applicants want to know about when inquiring about a rental property. Landlords who provide appliances can often charge a higher rent than they would if the property came with no appliances. Must Landlords Provide Appliances?

What are the rights of a tenant when leasing a house?

Simply put, this entitles the tenant “quiet enjoyment” of the premises while leasing the home. Meaning that tenants are guaranteed the right to live in peace without privacy violations or harassment from the landlord.