When we started renting the building we were told that the building inspector had to come by and take a look at it. Then he gives a list of stuff that needs to be done. So now who makes the repairs? Me or the person that owns the building. If you can provide proof that would be nice.
2007-07-06 10:11:48 · 6 answers · asked by midget05 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As far as I know there was nothing in the lease that was signed about repairs. All it had on it was how much we are to pay and the amount owed for 1 year. And that we would have to pay the rest of the money if we decided to leave within 1 year. I am in Alabama. The inspector said there is some "new " tpye of code out there. What I don't understand is how come the person b4 me didn't have to make any repairs.
2007-07-07 02:12:08 · update #1
The answer to this question would be determined by the laws of the state in which you reside and your rental contract. if you and your landlord differ on opinion I would consult an attorney.
You could have protected yourself by including or insisting a clause be included in your rental contract defining who made repairs required by the building inspector. It might be quite reasonable for you to make repairs, for example, relevant to the suitability of the building for your specific business. On the other hand repairs relevant to general habitibility of the building sould quite likely fall to the landlord. Again state and local laws and your contract are the determining factors. Disclaimer: This is opinion not legal advice.
2007-07-06 10:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Orv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its depends on the terms of the lease. But most places rent them triple net, which basically means you take all the responsibility of ownership, without any of the benefits. As for repairs. if the repairs are on the outside of the building like roof or outwalls, then it is the landlord's responisbility if its on the inside then its usually yours, this is the usual agreement. But again this could be different depending on the lease. Read through your lease or get a lawyer to read through it to be certain.
2007-07-06 11:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, the lease will control. If it is not addressed in the lease, then it would depend on which state you are in. However, make sure that you check for a clause related to the duty to repair in the lease.
2007-07-06 10:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by stefa1mg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the terms of the lease which covers your rental agreement. Generally, commercial leases address who will be responsible for repairs.
There are no specific statutes in place to address each and every scenario which may arise, which is why such terms are usually in lease agreements.
2007-07-06 10:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to review your lease, but normally the owner would have to make any repairs related to amking the building habitable.
2007-07-06 10:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE owner of the buliding of course !
WAs an heir to estate of my father I got stuck with all bills that the tenants did not pay
no repairs where needed to the property but i still had to pay $5850 in utilities that they did not pay !
and now they are out of there and im out all that money !
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2007-07-06 10:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Bill F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋