Scotsman
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Depends. Did it have a doorbell when you moved in or is this something you want added as extra?
I would be hesistant to alter or do any work to the home without first consulting your landlord. |
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mystik518
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If you want a doorbell then you should install it yourself. (and not at the owner's expense). It's an unnessessary extra. Most people can hear a knock at the door. |
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Huliganjetta
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If it didn't come with the house (there wasn't one when you moved in), then it would be up to you to put one up (if you wanted one). If there was one previously, but it stopped working, then it would be the landlords responsibility. Also, make sure to check with the landlord before you make any changes on the house...sometimes they are picky about things like that. |
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DidacticRogue
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If the house had a working doorbell when you rented it and it has ceased to function, the landlord should repair it.
If not, and you want a doorbell where there was none (or it wasn't working when you moved in), then it's up to you - just make sure the landlord approves of your installation so you don't get charged for damages done when it's installed. |
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dandyl
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land lord |
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ema
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i would say it would be the tenant as long as you get permission from your lanlord. |
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Ash
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I rent and I had to put up my own |
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jomcoqui
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Read your lease contract...it should say who is responsible. Is there an existing doorbell. If not the landlord might not be responsible because it is not a necesity. |
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Dovie
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Is there no doorbell now? It should have been discussed in your written contract. I would think that to be a reasonable request of a landlord, but just because you want it does not make the landlord liable for it now. |
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nicole
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If it's not there when you rent it no one really if you want one court will tell you to get abatterie operated one. they are like 20-30 dollars. Been there done that. |
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Keith Perry
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Depends. If there was not a doorbell there when you signed the contract then you have already agreed the house is fine without one. (per the contract). If you wish to have a doorbell you will have to have written consent by your landlord to have this done. The landlord is not responsible for (optional) things. If the doorbell was there and messed up then the landlord would be responsible for fixing it. |
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Paulette
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If the residence doesn't have one. Let your visitors knock. |
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regerugged
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It depends. If the renter takes a house without a doorbell, then wants one, the renter has to pay to install it. If there is a door bell in place, and it does not work, it is up to the landlord to repair it. |
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CMR2006
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If the house is not equipped with a doorbell and there was none when you moved in, then the landlord has no obligation to provide one.
If you want to have a doorbell installed, get you landlord's ok first. At that time discuss the possibility of having them pay for it (more than likely they'll say no). If you do not have the landlord's ok and you have it installed anyway, you may have to pay to have it removed and the property returned to its original state when you move.
There are many older places out on the market that do not come with doorbells. |
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cheech11681
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A landlord is not required to put up a doorbell. You can ask them but I'm sure they won't do it. If you want one, you have to do it. Get their permission to alter the house first. |
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LMJ
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I would think it would be the landlord. |
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james w
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you are . there are remote ones at home depot that you wont need no tools for the button just sticks to the door with strong tape . im shure the landlord wont wanna pay for that or spend the time to do a wiredin one but at least you can take the remote one with you when you move |
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chronic_master_bater
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depends wtf does the contract say |
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spaceman
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................... before renting ........ land lord ........... |
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incisor211
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I am a practicing attorney and have dealt with not dissimilar situations arising out of the contract of lease. While I have already "tipped my hand," the answer is one of contract. In other words, the obligation of whose duty it is to furnish the doorbell and maintain it is solely a question of what the lease says. If the lease is silent on the issue, under the law of the state in which I practice, it would be the duty of the landlord, as it will be for HIS benefit, in the bigger picture, for the doorbell to be operational and maintained. Once you decide to leave, I would suppose that you don't plan on removing the doorbell. As a result, you can see that since it is an item that, once installed, will remain attached to the property, it becomes part of the property through a legal fiction called "accession."
Hope that helped. Just remember, look to the lease FIRST. |
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joyceeleann
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The landlord is...You are not allowed to alter the house in anyway without permission. If you add it, he can sue you for adjustments made without his knowledge.
Most people are sue happy so its a doorbell really worth it.
I believe they do have temporary ones you can use without creating holes in the wall. Check out home depot |
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Shenlong The God Dragon
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If you want one.tell the landlord to put one,or you could ask for permision to put one up. |
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mktobyjo
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I would guess it would be up to you to do it, pending an okay from the landlord. It's not something that is necessary, so I doubt he'd pay for it. |
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ace
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The home owner is responsible for putting up the door bell. The renter will not be refunded for the cost of the door bell. |
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Lake Lover
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At the option of the landlord.
You can't be cutting holes, or doing things to the property without permission.
A doorbell is not necessarily required if people can knock right on your door. |
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I would say that the tenant would be. It isn't a necessary item...more of want. And if the tenant wants it ....they could put ot up....unless the landlord wanted to put it up so he/she could keep it when the tenant moved out. If there was one already adn you need it replaced then it might be a grey area....check with your local renters assoc.....Hope this is helpful!...Mandy |
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sesamenc
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If it is to replace one that was there to begin with the landlord is, but if you are putting one up and there was not one there to begin with then you are.
Also anything like that is considered a permanant thing so it has to remain there when you move/if you move.
Some landlords may take it upon theirselves to do something like that if it is in the second catergory, all you have to do is ask.
Also I would ask first prior to taking it upon yourself to do something like that. They may not want that done. |
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Patti T
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the person who owns the house. If you rent you can do no renovations without the written permission of the owner |
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Nodor
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The land lord. |
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