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Re: Tenants asked me to buy them a microwave - Landlord Forum thread 249138

Re: Tenants asked me to buy them a microwave by Anonymous on February 26, 2012 @01:14

                              
I don't think you are being unreasonable. Most households have one but most households also have a coffee machine as well. Doesn't mean that a LL is expected to provide one. Once you provide one personal small appliance, then you do open yourself up to further requests. They have a stove and oven. You have provided for them a way to cook/reheat food.
Also, remember, once you supply an appliance, if it breaks, the tenant will expect you to repair or replace it if it becomes broken as you are providing it with the rental of the unit.
I would just tell them that a microwave is a personal home appliance that falls into the same category as a coffee maker or toaster and is not included in the rental.
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Re: Tenants asked me to buy them a microwave by OK-LL on February 26, 2012 @10:37 [ Reply ]
I agree completely. A microwave that is not connected to the property except by a plug is a small appliance similar in nature to a toaster and coffeemaker and is not the reponsibility of the LL. I say if it is not "installed" on the property, meaning attached by more than a plug, it is not the LL's responsibility. And trust me, anything that can be easily taken away by a tenant, will be, at one point or another. Tell your tenants to run down to the local Goodwill Store and buy a microwave of their choice for about $10.

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