What responsibility does the landlord have for centrail air condiitoning in a commercial property?

Question

I currently rent a 1300 square foot unit in a strip mall. Its becoming clear that the landlord doesn't want to put any money into the building. Today the air conditioning stopped working. I cleaned all the filters and it seemed to blow more air but it wasn't cold and it reached 86 and I have a dog grooming salon so I can't have it that hot with dogs in there. My landlord said they would fix it this time because I just moved in, but they are not repsonsible next time??? Why not, isn't that part of the building? Its in Massachusetts if that matters. Please help.

Answer 1

Check your lease. It's common for the tenant to be responsible for maintenance on commercial properties. If you just moved in, the landlord is being reasonable in fixing it this time but I'd wager that your lease plainly states that you are responsible for most maintenance.

Answer 2

Got some advise for you--never pay your rent late. The lord did you a favor. The fixtures --light and other equipment is your responsibility. If you are there longer than one year. Get the heat serviced for winter and when the AC needs to be used. Have it services. You rented 1300 feet of space and that includes the heat and air for you to maintain as well as moping and washing windows. You did not read the lease.

Answer 3

Check your lease, you will probably find that the tenant is responsible for maintenance of the unit and the landlord is responsible if the unit fails and cannot be repaired, he is then liable to replace it.

Answer 4

Read your lease carefully!!! In most cases however, the tenant is responsible for all upkeep and replacement, unless it is somehow proven to be the landlords fault.

Answer 5

if its a ' triple net lease' you're responsible
if its mo to mo
he is
deduct it from the rent

Answer 6

The lease says what?