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Appliances that are furnished by landlord are their responsibility to repair. If it has been found that the tenant damaged such appliance, the landlord may recover such damage. If the appliance was furnished by the tenant in the first place, then he is responsible for the repair. In the case of certain changeable parts, for example, a toilet seat or the dripping pan on the stove, those parts of the responsibility of the tenant.
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Can a landlord refuse repairs if rent is delinquent?
not in any state. To get repairs, the tenant needs to give the LL 30 days to make any repairs. If not done, the tenant is to call licensed contractors who do the kinds of work done that the tenant needs done. THE tenant pays the contractor and gets a receipt. The tenant gives a copy of the receipt and any remaining rent [gross rent minus that amount paid for repairs] due to the landlord.
Is the landlord or tenant responsible for plumbing damage?
Any damages caused to a building which is under lease and which are directly caused by the tenant are normally deducted from the bond if necessary. Otherwise, the tenant is responsible for paying for the repairs, but it is the landlord/homeowner who must get the repairs done (they then pass the bill on).
What can a tenant do if the landlord refuses accept the offset of the cost of the repair?
If the repairs are essential but the landlord refuses to accept the offset, then the landlord can file eviction proceedings against the tenant. However, this is something that tenant can challenge in court. If it can be proven that the repairs are essential, the tenant will not only win the case, he can counter sue for damages of up to three months of rent abatement.
What is the Landlord Tenant Act?
The Landlord Tenant Act is the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. General obligation of tenants and landlords. It also governs the rental of commercial and residential property.
Can a landlord force a tenant to have her property rewired?
A landlord generally cannot force a tenant to have their property rewired unless the wiring poses a safety hazard or violates local building codes. Typically, the responsibility for major repairs, including rewiring, falls on the landlord. However, if the tenant requests specific improvements or modifications, the landlord may agree to them, but it should be a mutual decision. It's essential for both parties to refer to the lease agreement and local laws for clarification on responsibilities.
Can a landlord require a tenant to pay repairs if not specified in the lease?
Yes, under certain circumstances.
Can a tenant take landlord's appliance when landlord refuses to return her deposit?
No, that would be theft. The appropriate avenue for recovering the deposit is to file a small claims suit against the landlord.
Who pays for property damage when the cause is a tenant's appliance?
Basically the question is"Did you or yours cause the damage?"if the answer is yes, then it's your responsibility."Yours" would include you, your friends, family, your guests, visitors, your pets, your belongings, your stuff. if you or yours caused the damage, then you get the bill.This is why most landlords now require a tenant to furnish liability insurance for the rental property. A tenants, or renters insurance policy can provide coverage for courts and cost of defense if wrongly accused of damage. It will also pay damage awards for other financial liabilities and losses.Answer:This depends on certain things. Was the appliance owned by the tenant, or was this appliance furnished for the tenant, owned by the landlord. If the tenant owned the appliance, it is up to the tenant to keep said appliance in good working order. If it was furnished by the land lord for tenants use, it is the tenants responsibility to inform the landlord of the appliances condition if failing in some way so the landlord can make repairs. All this may apply depending on what your rental contract states about appliances. To really answer this question, more info is needed.
Is it legal for tenant in pa to change locks without permission or notification tenant will not return call home needs repairs and tenant is going to sue just found out about repairs last week?
You can countersue for eviction and keep the security deposit if the tenant has not followed proper procedures for notifying you, the landlord, of repairs that are needed. Generally locks may not be changed by the landlord or tenant without the other's permission and the reconciliation of the keys to the new lock. But this must be so stated on the lease in order for it to be enforced.
What should I know before listing an office space for sale?
You need to be familiar with the commericial landlord/tenant laws in your states. Commercial landlord/tenant law is different to residential law. You need to know your rights and responsibilities as far as the tenant is concerned.
What if your tenant files a false receipt for repairs to the court to stop the eviction process?
The landlord needs to prove it is false.
If i didn't pay rent because the landlord hasn't made repairs can he kick us out?
Yes, if you did not make the repairs yourself and document the costs with an agreement with him, the landlord can evict you. Your local government does have offices that will help you with landlord/tenant issues--some repairs Must be made. However, many landlords do not ever make the repairs that are less serious.
