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Locations to be repaired by the tenant itself

Posted On : Oct-21-2011 | seen (397) times | Article Word Count : 937 |

It’s necessary to sign an agreement with the tenant for getting the repairs of the damaged property, here is a big list of the repairs which should be done by the tenant at the time of leaving or regular intervals.
Repair costs of rental accommodation are divided between the tenant and the landlord. This distribution depends on the nature of the repairs: routine or maintenance, repair exterior or interior. Discover in detail the repairs to the tenant.

What are the repairs to be performed by the lessee?

In principle, small routine repairs and maintenance (repairs leasehold) are charged to the tenants. Some repairs are ever charged to the tenant, they are charged to the owner:

• Repairs that should have been done before entering the premises. However, the landlord and tenant may agree that the work of restoration will be borne by the lessee in return for a temporary reduction in rent.
• Repairs for damage due to force majeure, for example, damage from a storm.
• Repairs resulting from normal wear and tear (if the tenant has properly maintained the premises): the owner cannot claim replacement carpet or wallpaper just tired (but may request a cleaning).

How do I know if a repair is a repair or routine maintenance?
Here is a list of major repairs to the tenant; other repairs of the same size may be imposed upon it. For the tenants, it is recommended to ask real estate consultants before signing a lease agreement for better understanding of rights & obligations of the tenants.

Inner parts
Heating:
• Individual installation: minor repairs and replacements comparable.
• Radiators: replacement of joints, valves and steam traps.
• Septic tanks, cesspools and latrines: Drain.

Ceilings, interior walls and partitions:
• Paintings and tapestries: repair, excluding compensation for damage caused by central heating and humidity (unless it results from inadequate ventilation due to the tenant) and the age.
• Covering materials (ceramic, mosaic, plastic): replacement of some elements of the coating;
• Holes, patching before the start of the premises unless, in view of their number, their size and location, the holes can be seen as resulting from normal use of the premises and are inconspicuous.

Floors:
• Floors: polishing, routine maintenance of the floors. Limited to a few replacement blades (in case of stains, holes ...)
• Carpets and other floor coverings: routine maintenance (repair, installation of fittings in case of stains and holes, replacement if the importance of damage attributable to the tenant is required).


Joinery:
• Baseboards , moldings and trim: minor repairs (fixing connections, replacement tips);
• Closets: replace the shelves and cleats. Repair of the closure.


Miscellaneous:
• Sealed furniture: repair the seals.
• Fireplaces: maintenance apron. Repair of cracks and breaks.
• Windows and mirrors: replacement of damaged windows and mirrors.
• Beads: compensation for damage caused by removal of beads.
• Drains: lubrication and replacement of joints.
• Vents the fumes, gases and ventilation ducts: Sweeping.

For a commercial property, there may be some additions and subtractions to the list as compared to the residential property such as an apartment, flat or a home.


Electricity
• Switches, sockets, circuit breakers, fuses: Replacement.
• Protective strips: repair.
• Bulbs, fluorescent tubes: Replacement.
• Appliances (refrigerators, washing machines) routine maintenance. Minor repairs and replacements comparable.
• Individual antennas broadcasting: routine maintenance.


Plumbing
• Water pipes: disgorging and minor repairs (replacement of gaskets, clamps ...). Rehabilitation of deteriorated pipelines by freezing, negligence of the tenant, or as a result of the use of corrosive substances.
• Valves: routine maintenance and replacement of small parts (gaskets, nuts, valves, aerators ...)
• Gas lines: maintenance of valves, traps, air vents and periodic replacement of the hose connection.
• Sinks and fixtures: routine maintenance, cleaning deposits, minor repairs (drain systems, plugs, grips, chain and seals flush ...) and replacing the shower hose.

Private garden
• Driveways and lawns: routine maintenance.
• Trees and shrubs: size, pruning, weeding and replacement trees have perished by lack of maintenance of the tenant.
• Mobile irrigation facilities: repair and replacement.
• Ponds and pools: maintenance.

Parties outside the tenant's exclusive use
• Awnings, decks and awnings: removal of moss and other plants.
• Downspouts, gutters and eaves: bleed ducts.

Overtures
• Windows: replacement of deteriorated windows, renovation of putty.
• Blinds and shutters: lubrication, replacement of ropes and pulleys.
• Doors and windows: Lubrication of hinges, minor repairs and replacement of bolts, pins, bolts and hinges.
• Buttons and door handles: minor repairs.
• Locks and latches: lubrication, replacement of small parts and keys lost or damaged.
• Grids: cleaning and lubrication.

When does the tenant need repairs?
At the time of his departure, but when there is no repair can cause further damage (windows not closing, for example), he must have carried out immediately at the onset of damage. In any case, the owner cannot judge the maintenance and care taken by the tenant to the property at the time of the inventory output. If the tenant has damaged the property and refuses to pay for the necessary repairs, the owner may withhold all or part of the deposit. If this is not enough to offset the cost of rehabilitation, the owner may sue for compensation or damages for damages resulting from the inability to dispose of the property during the construction period (the owner cannot lease the building).

A tenant may make improvements if they can be removed.
A tenant must, when considering major changes can ask the owner's consent and support of the proposed work by demonstrating the importance for housing or such arrangements. This is true when it comes to including adjustments which could be considered improvements, in the absence of treatment, the lesser may accept non-payment (for a while) the rent.
Failing agreement, the owner may apply for restoration of the premises at the expense of the tenant. It can also keep the changes: in this case, the tenant cannot claim compensation.

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