{"id":1379,"date":"2020-09-10T22:11:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T03:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2020-11-28T09:11:52","modified_gmt":"2020-11-28T14:11:52","slug":"rental-property-repairs-who-covers-the-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/rental-property-repairs-who-covers-the-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Property Repairs: Who Covers the Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cost for property repairs don&#8217;t come cheap. For a landlord, it is one of the highest business expenses, which is why spending on repairs can be frustrating. However, you are not liable or responsible for some property damages. As occupants of your property, your tenants can cause damage due to their irresponsible use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Repairs Landlords are Responsible for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most repairs are indeed the responsibility of the landlord. It&#8217;s part of managing a rental housing business because you have to provide a habitable home to your tenants. After all, they paid for such accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/electrician-1080554_1280-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/electrician-1080554_1280-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/electrician-1080554_1280-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/electrician-1080554_1280-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/electrician-1080554_1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlords must maintain their property so that it meets the standards for health and safety based on local housing codes. Usual standards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Broken showers, leaks, and other plumbing issues that cause water damage, inconvenience, and unsanitary habitation.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/dealing-with-pest-infestation-in-rental-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rodents, co<\/a>ckroaches, bed bugs, and other pests\u00a0that may pose a threat to your tenant&#8217;s health.<\/li><li>Damaged Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems like a damaged radiator or malfunctioning AC unit.<\/li><li>Electrical system issues such as faulty wiring can cause\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/protect-your-properties-from-fire-related-incidents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire-related incidents<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/damages-that-do-not-count-as-usual-wear-and-tear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common wear and tear<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since these problems directly affect a property&#8217;s liveability, the cost for repairs will solely be the landlord&#8217;s or his\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/landlord-insurance-policy-coverages-you-must-have\/\" target=\"_blank\">insurance company<\/a>. If you think about it, it is only fair because repairing damage not only rids your tenants of inconvenience but also preserves your investment property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What about appliances?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/is-a-furnished-rental-a-worthier-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rent out&nbsp;furnished units or homes<\/a>, you are responsible for repairing and replacing damaged appliances and furniture included in your lease agreement. When you advertise your listing on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.padleads.com\" target=\"_blank\">Padleads<\/a>, and you list down appliances and furniture that goes with your property, it is only fair that they will be in condition for the entire duration of your tenant&#8217;s stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white top mount refrigerator beside white microwave oven\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/zlsohqz4oi8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Repairs Tenants are Responsible for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main factor in determining a tenant&#8217;s liability when it comes to property damage is negligence or irresponsible use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tenants accidentally broke a window because they were horseplaying, they have to pay to repair it. If they spilled wine on the carpet, they must hire a dry-cleaning service at their expense. To put it simply, if it&#8217;s their fault, it&#8217;s their problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eft8atuhqyk-2048x1411.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Security deposit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/which-should-you-choose-security-deposit-or-move-in-fees\/\">security deposit<\/a>&nbsp;is also known as a damage deposit because, as the term suggests, it is a payment made by your tenant to cover the costs of repair in case they cause damage to property during their tenancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In determining deductions on the security deposit to cover repairs, you have to make sure that the damages you found during the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/move-out-process-minimizing-the-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\">move-out inspection<\/a>\u00a0are not just the usual wear and tear.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be careful in&nbsp;handling security deposits&nbsp;because it needs to abide by federal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/security-deposit-policies-every-landlord-in-massachusetts-must-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state housing laws<\/a>, and make sure that the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/ensure-security-deposit-is-enough-to-cover-delayed-rent-and-repair-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security deposit you charge is enough to cover both repairs and unpaid rent<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost for property repairs don&#8217;t come cheap. 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