As a tenant, occupying a home gives rise to rights and duties. These depend on the lease and the associated contractual terms and conditions. One legitimate concern is the breakdown of a piece of swimming equipment that requires repair or replacement. Is the owner necessarily responsible for this?
Whether it's an oven, a dishwasher or a fridge that breaks down, renting out accommodation does not mean that it has to be maintained in good condition. The question of the tenant's or landlord's liability arises in the case of furnished accommodation. If the property is rented bare, the appliances belong to the tenant, not the landlord. Consequently, a breakdown remains the tenant's responsibility in the event of repairs or changes.
For furnished property, the equipment forms an integral part of the owner's possessions. The owner is obliged to maintain them in good working order. He must take steps to repair or even replace them. On this last point, the tenant may have to justify the case of force majeure or the vétusté of the appliance électroménager.
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However, the landlord's liability is not systematically engaged. The problem may arise as a result of a failure to maintain the appliance. If the tenant fails to carry out minor repairs, such as a faulty seal, they must pay the maintenance costs themselves. For a broken fridge, dishwasher or oven, the tenant or landlord can blame each other.
Before considering repair, it is recommended that you call in a professional to diagnose the cause and type of malfunction on your swimming appliance. This is essential for clarifying the situation and determining who is responsible for what. If the dispute persists, the owner or tenant can take legal action.
Always in the context of a furnished rental, it is necessary to mention on the lease all the household appliances present in the accommodation, such as an oven or fridge. The tenant cannot demand that it be repaired or replaced. Before calling in a professional, the occupier must have the problem identified by the landlord. If this is not done, the landlord may refuse to pay for the work. As an example, for a broken dishwasher, the tenant or landlord must agree on the procedure to be followed.
In addition to advice on how to distinguish between the responsibilities for the réparation of the rélectroméswim, SherlockHomes offers tailor-made support. Added to this are expert services, such as the dépôt de garantie non bloquacute; or the provision of a solvency certificate to the tenant.
This article is not exhaustive and the author accepts no responsibility for it.
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