Tenants maintenance

There are several advantages to renting a home as opposed to buying one, even though renting has historically been viewed as inferior to buying one. One of the main advantage is that, in the majority of cases, you won't have to pay for (or arrange for) repairs when something goes wrong in the house. This blog however outlines the circumstances in which u are responsible for maintenance;

The beneficial aspect for tenants is that the landlord, not the tenant, is responsible for the great bulk of repairs made to a home. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that any personal broken items on your property—including furniture and appliances—are fixed.

In addition, as a renter, you can be held accountable for not repairing any damage you caused to the property. It makes no difference if it's something that the landlord would typically arrange to have fixed or replaced (such doors or carpets). Since you are the one who caused the issue, it is your responsibility to see that it is fixed; however, your landlord may be happy to arrange for the repairs on your behalf and charge you for them.

Regarding repairs, you can also discover that your landlord lists specific repair expenses in your rental agreement that you may not be aware are your responsibility. This frequently manifests as the expense of fixing clogged toilets, pipes, or drains. This is because problems in these areas of your house are typically brought on by obstructions, which are brought on by the tenant's failure to maintain the property in a fair manner.

Landlords role in maintenance:

The landlord is accountable for the majority of upkeep and repairs (as mentioned previously) Normal wear and tear are covered in this. When evaluating a rental property, the landlord should always consider the evidence of use that may appear over time.

This implies that the landlord must take into account the tenant's request for repairs or replacements that are necessary due to regular wear and tear. Additionally, when the tenant vacates the property, the landlord is not permitted to deduct funds from the deposit related to natural wear and tear.

A brand new carpet that shows evidence of use after a while, a threadbare carpet with worn patches, and window frames with peeling paint from wind and rain are all signs of typical wear and tear within a property.

Although being aware that the landlord is responsible for majority of the repair and maintenance work in their rental property, the tenant should always take pride in the property and ensure that there is minimal damage as is feasible while they are residing there.