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Results (458)
Steve Mitrano Need opinion on appliances...
2 October 2018 | 21 replies
Any damage caused by improper maintenance of the appliance or its malfunction will be repaired by the Landlord at the undersigned Tenant(s) expense.Tenant’s clothes washer and dryer will only be used by the legal occupants of the rental unit (as determined by the signed Lease Agreement, referenced above).
Anant Lal How to respond to unnecessary repair requests.
2 July 2019 | 16 replies
Think the opinion of issue on shower is overblown and people are making it seem like a huge water risk or major malfunction etc..... my interpretation of what the issue is relates to when you pull the bath faucet to get the water to divert to the shower head, not 100% of the water is getting diverted....some still comes through the faucet...how much are we talking here?
Patti Connolly Looking for a Letter Template on proper AC installation
9 May 2024 | 4 replies
-----But if you have your own addendum referenced above, here are few others you could add to the list you made:Annual Maintenance Encourage tenants to perform or arrange for annual maintenance checks on their AC units to ensure optimal performance and safety throughout the season.Contact Information for Approved VendorsProvide a list of approved vendors or technicians whom tenants can contact for professional installation, maintenance, or repair of their AC units.Emergency ProceduresInclude information on what tenants should do in case of an AC unit malfunction that may threaten the safety or structural integrity of the property, such as water leaks or electrical issues.
Alisa SantaAna Tenant rights but non-communicative with landlord
4 December 2019 | 10 replies
Then leave a sealed envelope on the door with a statement indicating what you did and that the purpose for the inspection was his/her report of malfunctioning stove/gas smell. 
Dave Kuether Lease strategies regarding appliances and pools
15 August 2019 | 7 replies
We repair equipment malfunction not related to tenant actions on our dime and those related to tenant actions on their dime.3.
Irene G. Allure Fooring
8 February 2013 | 28 replies
After the tenant moved in, there was a dishwasher malfunction.
Matt Smith Garbage disposal
8 August 2022 | 4 replies
Until you diagnose the problem, you won't know if it is malfunctioning because of damage the tenant caused or if it is defective or worn out. 
Matthew King HVAC filter replacement question
26 October 2015 | 19 replies
I let them know that service calls for heat/ac malfunction or damage due to clogged filters or missing filters will be billed to them, so keep the filters changed as necessary.
Angela Kriv First tenant, first day and already major issues
11 November 2016 | 20 replies
You can show them what you plan to do if their oven breaks down, if they have electrical malfunction, if plumbing issue comes up, if neighbours disturb them etc.You can ask them about their biggest concerns and tell them how you will act if something like this comes up. 
Carlos Appezatto Toilet water damage/leakage
26 September 2017 | 5 replies
Last week my tenant called me saying that the toilet malfunctioned and as a result it leaked water for 2 hours approximately and cause a big flood into the closet, master bed, hallway and one of the guest beds (water came thru the wall).