I was an idiot and was chipping out frost from my freezer with a butter knife. Of course I ended up puncturing the coolant line and now the fridge is dead. Will I have to buy a new fridge to replace a 20 year old one (guessing it cannot be fixed since it is 20 years old and I do not think you can use the chemicals now that they used back then).
I know it was my fault and it is my responsibility, but will I have to buy a new one to replace a 20 year old one?
2007-02-07 07:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by Sally M 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You should talk to the landlord first they may understand that the unit had no real useful life anyways and replace it for you. Otherwise, you should only be expected to replace one of like condition, age, and type as the one that was accidentally broken.
If I were the landlord, I would replace it myself for you. Many have spares around and or can pick cheap ones up in the $50-$75 range
2007-02-07 07:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by walkinandrockin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your damage was caused by "wear and tear" which is a legal term for normal damage that happens over time doing normal things. You are not responsible for "wear and tear". Cleaning the frost out of an ancient fridge is normal. (Why has your landlord provided you with such an ancient fridge, anyway?). New fridges don't have frost.
However, many landlords will try to squeeze your damage deposit from you or demand you to pay. You will likely have a battle on your hands. Don't give in! Look up your "tenants rights" for your city and quote the by-law section.
2007-02-07 08:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by CharlieC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a landlord myself you need to come clean and let your landlord know what happened. If you have a deposit the cost of the fridge will come out of that. The laws are different in each state. Go to your state's website and look up the landlord/tenant act and find out where you stand. Good Luck - you sound like a very honest person.
2007-02-07 08:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Elvis lives! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer to pay the cost to repair it, it may be cheaper than buying a new one. The landlord supplied you with a 20 year old fridge, so I wouldn't rush out and buy a brand new model.
2007-02-07 07:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be responsible to either replace that one with one of equal value or to put some money into a new one and not get a refund of the money if/when you move out! It will be the owners fridge not yours, depends on your landlord. I would talk to my landlord and tell him but my landlord is cool and he would understand so it's up to you and your landlord.
2007-02-07 07:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace it, maybe not with a brand new one but you do need to replace it, go to the flea market.
If you broke my refrigerator I would certainly want you to give me another one of similar value.
Buena Suerte
2007-02-07 07:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to replace it, there are used refrigerator shops ($300) and you are good to go.
A new one may cost $1,000. Maybe you have a friend or relative that have one they can give you.
2007-02-07 07:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by whatevit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure you have to buy a new one, since you the one that broke it up.
2007-02-07 07:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by ironlady42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋