Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
A. The Landlord, unless repairs are necessary due to anything done, accidentally or otherwise, by the Tenant. In this case the tenant has to pay. See departure procedure below Q. Who is responsible for insurance? A. The landlord insures the building and his own contents. He cannot insure the tenants’ contents. The tenant must, therefore, make arrangements to insure their own possessions and would be well advised to insure against accidental or other damage to the landlord’s property and/or contents. Q. Can I have pets? A. Only if the landlord specifically grants permission. If this is granted, the tenant remains liable for any damage caused by their animal(s) and must pay for fumigation of the property on departure. Q. What happens when I leave? When do I get my deposit back? A. On your departure, we will check the house against the original schedule. Meters will all be read and readings agreed. Any damages that require remedial action must be paid for from your deposit, as will any cl
If the tenant or someone the tenants knows is responsible for damaging the unit, the tenant is responsible for the repair. Otherwise, the landlord is responsible. Before signing the lease or rental agreement, tenants should check over the unit carefully and ask the landlord or manager to repair things. Tenants can take photos of existing damage and date them so that they will have a record. If the landlord promises to make a repair and does not, tenants can send him/her a reminder note in the mail and keep a copy for their records.
