Re: Glass top stove - Landlord Forum thread 356980

Re: Glass top stove by Diana (NH) on April 27, 2018 @18:45

I can understand why you cleaned the glass top stove yourself. I have one in my rentals also. The fear is that if it is allowed to go too far, the surface will come off and you will go past the point of no return. This happens when there is no longer a coating to protect the surface. I would have given them advance notice and asked them to be there to review proper cleaning of the stove. You are taking steps to mitigate your damage so I get it. The problem is, will a judge think you went too far. These surfaces can be ruined very easily by failure to maintain the requisite coating and the build up of dirt can ruin the stove. In essence, the others who have written have a good point by stating that the tenants have the right to exclusive control and occupancy. That may cost them a stove if you can prove that they damaged it beyond normal wear and tear. In this regard, document, document, document! Good luck!

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