A BROKEN APPLIANCE?

Often, a rental property will include appliances such as a dishwasher, dryer, air conditioning or a garbage-disposal unit, to name a few.

If an appliance was to break down or attract a considerable repair cost, investors can sometimes suggest that they wish to dispose of the item without any replacement.

However, beware! When a tenant enters into a tenancy agreement, there are certain expectations, terms and conditions that must be adhered to.

If the appliance was present in the property at the commencement, it forms part of the tenancy inclusions and therefore must be maintained by the landlord during the tenancy.

If it became necessary to dispose of an appliance (without replacement), the tenant would have to be agreeable, and compensation paid to the tenant for the loss of the appliance by way of a reduction in the weekly rent.