Question: A tenant reported a broken refrigerator at 10 a.m. Monday. We replaced the refrigerator at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the same week. Now, the tenants want us to pay for the spoiled food. Should we?
Answer: You would only be liable if the tenant could prove you were negligent in maintaining, purchasing or repairing the refrigerator. Landlords are not guarantors or insurers of the tenant’s personal property.
Question: I took a $300 deposit from a tenant to hold an apartment pending a credit check. The credit check came in, and I declined the application. How long do I have to return the money?
This page contains members-only content!
Sign In To Viewor learn more about joining CAA