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Rental Maintenance and Repairs: Who Pays The Bills? by: Dan The Roommate Man Renting property is an arrangement where the needs of owners and tenants generally overlap: The tenant wants a clean and safe home and the landlord wants rent and someone who will care for the property. All in all, a good trade for everyone -- until it comes time to make repairs. So if the sink leaks, a light-bulb is out, or the oven burner is shot, who pays? The answer depends on several factors. Is there a health and safety issue? If yes, look to the landlord for repairs. Is the item something within the scope of routine maintenance? That light bulb is the tenant's responsibility. What does the lease say? In the agreement between the tenant and the owner there is typically a clause devoted to maintenance and repairs. A common clause says that the landlord is only responsible for repairs above a certain dollar value. For instance, if it costs $75 to unclog the sink and the tenant is responsible for the first $'50
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