I am looking into a house for rent. I looked at contract, and I didn't saign it because of many reasons but the most reason was it said "renter is responsiable for everything that needs repairs in the house"
Even said if there's a Drout, and the grass dies, I have to pay!
Legal in the state of Arizona?!
2007-12-23 10:31:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Good you didn't sign that. That is a slum lord. Good example of why you always thouroughly read any contract you sign.
2007-12-23 10:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A landlord can put anything they want in a contract, whether you choose to sign it is up to you. I don't agree with the drought, because if there is a drought and the city prevents you from watering the grass you shouldn't have to pay to have it replaced.
The first portion about you fixing everything is to prevent the Landlord from being nickled and dimed to death by the renter. Most usually just say the renter is responsible for the first $100 of repairs guess this landlord doesn't feel like he should maintain his own house.
2007-12-23 20:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can write anything they want in a contract, but it is up to you to agree or disagree. As a renter I would only agree to fix items which may have had a problem because of your use. If you are a good tenant and the most qualified the land lord will work with you, if not.....I am sure there are a lot of properties available!
2007-12-23 18:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all the others in this. If you sign that lease you will be responsible for anything that breaks. Heater, Air conditioner, Roof, etc. Bad contract to be in.
How these types of things are handled varies by location. Here where I am I have in my lease that the tenant pays for repsirs that are under $50 and they pay for any repairs that need to be done because of negligence by them or their guests.
The reason for this is to minimize the number of "nuisance" calls. What I consider the nuisance calls are things like "the light fixtures isn't working (and it turns out to be a light bulb out), etc. The negligence calls are for clogged toilets or something where the tenant or one of his/her guests break something and it needs to be replaced.
2007-12-23 19:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sign it it's legal. That's a big rip off. Let them fix their own property.
2007-12-23 18:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by rhonda c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear, if you sign it, it's legal. And you'd be one goodly sized fool if you DID sign it.
2007-12-23 21:13:27 · answer #6 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋