Who pays for intercom repairs in a rented apartment?

Who pays for repairs in a rented apartment?

Dividing the cost of repairs in a rented apartment involves an important distinction between regular maintenance (minor repairs), which are always paid for by the tenant, and major repairs, which are borne by the landlord. The same rule applies to intercom repairs: the landlord pays for them, as they are not considered minor repairs that the tenant is responsible for. Exceptions are cases where the breakdown occurred due to negligence or intentional actions of the tenant.

Tenant's Costs

Tenant's costs include the costs of ordinary maintenance associated with the daily use of the property. These are repairs necessary to keep the property in good condition. The tenant is obligated to:

Landlord's Costs

The landlord pays for major repairs, which include, for example, replacing electrical or plumbing systems, as well as repairs to supporting structures. In addition, the owner bears the costs of:

Who pays for intercom repairs?

The distinction between regular and major repairs is important for understanding who should bear the costs of repairing or replacing an intercom. If the intercom stops working due to a technical malfunction or wear and tear, the costs of its repair or replacement are borne by the owner.

As a rule, when dividing costs between the landlord and tenant, the repair or replacement of fixed equipment, such as an intercom or video intercom, is the responsibility of the landlord.

When the tenant pays for repairs?

However, there are exceptions. The tenant is responsible for repairs if:

Who pays for replacing the intercom in the apartment?

Another important question: who pays for repairs or replacement of the intercom installed inside the apartment: the owner or the tenant? Here, the distinction between regular and major repairs also applies. Costs depend on the type of breakdown and are distributed as follows:

Rented Apartment

In a rented apartment, the same rules apply: minor repairs are paid for by the tenant, and major repairs are paid for by the owner.

The Importance of a Lease Agreement

The above rules are general, but it is always a good idea to review the lease agreement to check for any other cost sharing provisions. If the contract contains a general clause making the tenant responsible for utility costs, the distinction between ordinary and major repairs remains in effect. Any clauses in the contract that impose all costs on the tenant without complying with legal restrictions may be deemed invalid.