Who Pays - Tenant or Landlord?

[Mike Russo]

Hi all,

I am trying to hammer out the repairs and replacements a tenant is responsible to pay for as well as my responsibilities as the home owner. I have been reading on BP and the answers are all over the map. Will you please help me? Thanks very much!

Mike

Examples 

• - Light bulbs
• - Miniblinds (that have been damaged by the tenant)
• - Chipped countertops (caused by the tenant)
• - Broken doorknob
• - Broken window or screen (caused by the tenant)