Whether you’re a first time renter or a landlord looking at renting out your property, it’s important to make yourself aware of your rights and responsibilities. That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide to the obligations of tenants and landlords when it comes to air conditioning.
Who Is Responsible For Air Conditioning Repairs When Renting?
In a rental property, the landlord is responsible for ensuring that the air conditioner remains in good working order throughout the term of the lease. The exception to this is if the lease specifically states otherwise or if the tenant damaged the air conditioner directly through misuse or neglecting maintenance.
However, it is the tenant’s responsibility to inform the property manager or landlord of any malfunction or breakdown.
Top Tip: It is always best to report any issues with the air conditioner in writing to avoid any misunderstandings.
Once the tenant has informed the landlord of the issue, the landlord is required to take the appropriate steps to fix the air conditioner. If the issue is not fixed in a timely manner, the tenant is entitled to negotiate a decrease in rent until the repairs are completed.
However, if the air conditioner was damaged by the tenant, either through misuse or because it has not been maintained, the landlord is not obligated to pay for the repairs.
Who Is Responsible For Air Conditioner Maintenance When Renting?
As a tenant, you are required to look after the property as well as to use and maintain the included appliances in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations throughout your tenancy agreement. This includes any air conditioners installed at the property.
This includes regularly cleaning the air conditioner’s filters. Failure to properly maintain the air conditioner may result in damage to the unit that you may be obligated to fix.
Can A Tenant Ask A Landlord To Install An Air Conditioner?
As a tenant, you are well within your rights to ask your landlord to install an air conditioner at the property, however, they are under no obligation to do so. If your landlord does agree to install an air conditioner they are well within their rights to ask for additional rent, typically between $5 and $20 per week.
Air Conditioning Repairs, Installations & Maintenance
Advanced Climate Solutions offers quality air conditioning repairs, maintenance, and installations Brisbane, Redlands, and Logan wide. Whether you’re a landlord looking to install an air conditioner at your rental property, or a tenant looking to repair an air conditioner you have damaged, we’ve got you covered.
Our highly trained air conditioning technicians are on call 24/7, for all of your air conditioning needs. Call ACS today for quality air conditioning Brisbane, Redlands, and Logan at great prices!
