What are the Landlords maintenance resposibilites? Do tenants have any responsibilities? These are two great questions that need clarification before a lease signing.
Lets start with the Landlords maintenance responsibilities. Landlords in most states are required to provide a rental property that is livable and meets basic structural, health and living standards. The Landlord will need to be sure the major appliances and utilities are functioning properly (HVAC System, Well & Septic Systems, Plumbing Fixtures, etc). You should always reference your lease to see whom is responsible for what....
Tenants have maintenance responsibilities too. Tenants need to maintain clean and sanitary living quarters. Negligence to the property you rent causing things like infestations will not typically be taken care of by the Landlord. Tenants are usually required to do small maintenance items like changing light bulbs, air filters, lawn care, etc.... You should always reference your lease to see whom is responsible for what.
Olympic Real Estate Group
9200 Church Street #202
Manassas, VA 20110
Email: [email protected]
Lets start with the Landlords maintenance responsibilities. Landlords in most states are required to provide a rental property that is livable and meets basic structural, health and living standards. The Landlord will need to be sure the major appliances and utilities are functioning properly (HVAC System, Well & Septic Systems, Plumbing Fixtures, etc). You should always reference your lease to see whom is responsible for what....
Tenants have maintenance responsibilities too. Tenants need to maintain clean and sanitary living quarters. Negligence to the property you rent causing things like infestations will not typically be taken care of by the Landlord. Tenants are usually required to do small maintenance items like changing light bulbs, air filters, lawn care, etc.... You should always reference your lease to see whom is responsible for what.
Olympic Real Estate Group
9200 Church Street #202
Manassas, VA 20110
Email: [email protected]