Should I provide a refrigerator in my rental?

[Steve S.]

Buying my first rental. What's generally expected to provide in the rental? Should I put a refrigerator in it or can I expect the tenant to bring their own? Washer dryer? What about other appliances? What is generally expected / required of me, the landlord?

[John Kesner]

Steve S.

I have 2 units and supply all the appliances,
(fridge, stove, garbage disposal, dish washer, clothes washer and dryer).

It makes me feel better knowing they are properly installed (no extension cords with a 6 plug adapter running microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, fridge, etc...) and well maintained. (a washer that leaks or overflows can really do some damage). Also, it's pretty easy to damage walls, doors and floors moving washers, dryers and fridges in and out adding to the wear and tear.

I like having control over maintaining appliances that can cause serious damage to my units.