Tenant Repair Deductible On A Lease-Hammer It Out Before You Sign
By Cindy Jones, Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News
(Integrity Real Estate Group)
Many leases on Northern Virginia properties contain a list of items a tenant is responsible for taking care of during the time they live in the property. A few examples are:LightbulbsChanging Furnance FiltersTrimming bushesCleaning GuttersLawn MowingCarpet CleaningWe often also see a repair "deductible" on a lease of $75 or more. Problems arise when the landlord hasn't properly maintained the appliances and they break but want the tenant to pay the deductible. Recently I asked a landlord when was the last time they had their HVAC system serviced. In the 8 years they've owned the property it's never been serviced. What about the fridge? Has anyone ever changed the water filter cartridge, checked the ice maker line or cleaned the coils? Nope. I got a no to every question I asked ...
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