I am wondering if I could exclude appliance repairs and replacements in our rental? Looking to lower costs. A simple dishwasher is running 800.00 to replace. Thoughts? Thanks --174.66.xx.xxx

For new move in? Suppose if they will agree to that. For current lease holders? Month to month yes give notice of change. Or wait for lease renewal. --172.59.xx.xxx

If you don't want to take care of these things, your rent will be lower and so will your quality of tenant. --173.18.xx.xxx

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Some on here rent the appliances to the tenant. Some rent to own them. --138.199.xx.xxx

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It is easier to rent if appliances are included where amortize a month cost for each appliance. Fridges will last if every six months back cover is removed then dust is blown out where only buy a basic two door fridge without any complicated things to break down where some have basic dial controls. Stoves again where buy a basic coil type where as long not vandalism takes place should last. New dishwashers have screen in sump that has to cleaned out every one to three months where are going to be problems. Each appliance 30 to 50 more per month to cover costs. I am fortunate that I am able to repair appliances as long as part is not too expensive. Most appliances after 3 to 5 years parts are no longer available or parts will exceed the cost of new appliance. Gas stoves last longer where if cleaned will last where common problem is ignitor in oven fails. Everything made except basic appliances is designed for 3 to 6 year life expectancy.. A direct fired water heater may fail 6 years where if consumable anode is not replaced. --216.110.xxx.xxx

I’ve stopped repairing fences. I’m happy to remove them though. --47.201.xxx.xxx

One thing I've learned, don't let them talk you into letting them put theirs in. We just end up doing a lot of extra unnecessary moving stuff and one got broken in the process that didn't need to happen. --216.126.xx.xx

As to central units, that would be tougher to get thru I would think. But I will surely consider it. --47.227.xx.xxx

You probably are best finding out a good independent local repair guy. A good source of leads is your local appliance repair parts store. --162.204.xxx.xxx

Had a tenant 3 years ago - replace the existing stove with a new Scratch/dent - she called and told me what she was doing - Great Tenant - when she left she did not want it so I bought it for about half price. --172.74.xxx.xxx

Consider, too, how well tenants in your market would actually maintain the appliances. Would your least-responsible tenants be willing and able to make safe, effective, permanent repairs or to hire competent technicians to do so? Or are they more likely to ignore problems or attempt inadequate repairs, leaving your appliances in poor condition, your property at risk of fire, flood, or other damage, and themselves and future tenants at risk of personal injury? --76.81.xxx.xx

Hasn't lost me a tenant yet, and I'm still charging just as much rent. --65.25.xxx.xx

I seem to remember hearing somewhere that if something is in place it has to work and be maintained, but maybe specifying you don't maintain them covers you? --173.18.xx.xxx

The rentals here are relatively expensive and it is rare that appliances aren’t included. Before the rules were passed you could agree to whatever. It’s honestly easier for me to just charge more for rent. Even $20 a month would cover the cost. --162.204.xxx.xxx

We have high-end, expensive rentals and provide and repair all appliances. We include washer and dryer and build the cost into the rent. Luckily, we have a good appliance guy. I find that providing appliances appeals to the kind of tenant I want to have in my place. --108.215.xxx.xx