Do you need to include appliance repair in lease agreement?

If you want to include language in the lease agreement or addendum that puts the responsibility of appliance repair onto the tenant, you can put in a clause that states that you have provided the appliances for the tenant’s use but they are not part of the rent.

Is it the landlord’s responsibility to keep appliances in working condition?

If appliances are provided, it’s generally the landlord’s responsibility to keep it in working condition.

Is there a free lease agreement in South Africa?

Residential Lease Agreement Download our FREE Lease Agreement This is a written rental contract that sets out terms and conditions between the Landlord and Tenant of a residential property. This free lease agreement is helpful where the lease is private and not done through an agent in South Africa.

Can a lease agreement be entered into for business purposes?

The Act does not apply to a lease agreement entered into for business purposes. The landlord and the tenant are bound by the terms contained in the lease agreement.

If you want to include language in the lease agreement or addendum that puts the responsibility of appliance repair onto the tenant, you can put in a clause that states that you have provided the appliances for the tenant’s use but they are not part of the rent.

Can a landlord charge me for a new refrigerator?

The replacement does not need to be new, but it must be similar or better than the one you had before. Unless your lease states otherwise, your landlord cannot charge you for this. It is his responsibility. So where did your landlord get the idea that you should shoulder the cost?

Can a landlord supply appliances to a rental property?

If a landlord does supply appliances to a rental property, they belong to the landlord and should be maintained just as any other part of the property. This includes repairs and replacements for wear and tear or other major problems. Of course, if the tenant or the tenant’s guests are responsible for any damage, the cost should be covered by them.

Can a landlord be responsible for a broken appliance?

The bottom line is that there are no across-the-board laws for who is responsible to repair a broken appliance. In other words, whatever a landlord includes about appliance repair responsibilities into the lease agreement will generally hold up in court.