RSB
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One mistake was done here; you did not specify on your lease that the Refrigerator was a 'fixture'. Fixtures are items that com along with a house or apartment, wether it's for a buy or a lease. If it's not in the contrat, legally he is not responsible for your refrigerator, unfortunately. The law will only protect a tenant regarding any fixtures in the house and items listed in the contract. Even if it's obvious or he told you verbally he is the owner of the refrigerator. In that case you're just gonna have to talk to him and hopefully he will want to fix it for you, but legally his not the owner of such item. You'd think it's his responsibility. It may sound a little unfair. Ethically he is the owner, but not legally. Good luck! |
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Nunoyvgvna Awi
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Like an apartment complex, those items would be covered under normal lease terms unless otherwise stated.
Just let them know....hey....the fridge is acting up or dying. |
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jenj2569
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I would think it would be their problem to fix... seeming as how when you move out you don't plan on taking it with you.....
if they have been kewl about everything else i am sure they will be good about this too.... just ask em about it! |
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sarah
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its the land lords, if it was there before hand and he put it there as part of the apartment then its his property which is what your renting, so.... he needs to fix/replace it for you. |
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tammy m
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If the refrigerator came with the apartment then, yes it is their responsibility to fix, or replace it. |
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ms. thang
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I had a similar problem.... the refrig was already at the property when I moved in, but my landlord had it written in our lease that she would not be responsible for any repairs to the appliance. So if it is stipulated in your lease...then yes it is your responsiblity. If not, it would be safe to say that it is the responsiblity of the landlord. |
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Winnipeg76
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It's The landlords responsibility to repair the refrigerator. |
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Ash06
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As an apartment manager myself, the answer is yes it is the landlords responsibility to fix or replace the refrigerator. If the fridge was there when you moved in then that is part of the property that they are required to maintain. Give them a written notice that the fridge needs repaired. If they still refuse, call the city housing authority. Some cities have statutes that require things like a fridge to be maintained otherwise the apartment is deemed unlivable or the landlord could get a fine. Whatever you do, don't withhold rent until the problem is fixed, that will only backfire...no matter how right you are. |
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Just a Girl
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Sometimes you can't be 100% sure of anything without asking questions. If you have been on good terms with your landlord then I wiould simply approach them and say "Hey, I was just wondering if the refridgerator was furnished with the apartment. I've been having some problems with it and wanted to know who could take a look at it for me." or something along that line. It's really all how you phrase it.
I personally would believe that if it was there when you moved in, it is probably part of the apartment and therefore, the landlord's responsibility. After all, you won't be taking it with you when/if you move will you? |
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Queen B
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if you rented the apt with the fridge in it, then its the landlords property and his responsibility to fix it or replace it. |
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Ipsydoodle
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It's their responsibility. |
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Jaysangl
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Since the fridge came with the place, they are responsible for fixing it or replacing it. At least that is how it is here in Tennessee~ |
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Blondie
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yes it is his responsibility to have any items in the apartment when rented be kept up and in working order |
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smartypants909
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First of all, ask them. They can't fix it if they don't know its broken, and it doesn't hurt to ask. |
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TDub
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Definitely check the lease, but I think that because the fridge was in the apartment when you moved in, it is their responsibility to repair or replace it, just as it would be if it were the stove, heater, etc. |
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henjen07
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I believe it is the landlords place to fix it.If you both can't come to terms then maybe you should,offer to pay half of the cost and the landlord the other half if your need of a new one.I wish you luck with this issue |
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Zach C
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i would just ask them. tell them that you are not sure if it is their responsibility or not. i'm sure that if it was worded like that it would not offend them at all or anything. |
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allknowing
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If it was provided by them, it is their responsibility. If it was left by a previous tenant, it is not. |
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Rick P
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It is their responsibility.
Now, they may not have to replace it right now. That depends on what is mentioned in the lease.
If it's not mentioned in the lease, they can replace it whenever they want, or not at all if they want.
But, bottom line, you cannot be held accountable for it. |
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matzies
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I would say that it is the landlord's responsibility. If you do indeed have a good relationship with your landlord, you could always just ask them who is responsible. |
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DanUK
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Its your duty to maintain appliances that you are using.But i'm not an expert on the matter.Perhaps they are legally obliged, you should ask them or seek a solicitors opinion |
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