Repairs Due to Tenants Negilience

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

The dishwasher in one of my rental unit stopped draining. $80 later the repair man told me it was due food getting stuck in the drain that was missed by the filter. I paid for the repair.

The repair got me thinking. While I keep my houses in good condition, I do want to keep a handle on our repair costs. I am getting ready to close on 6 houses in the next 4 months. I want to put something in the lease regarding landlord only pays for repairs due to wear and tear.

Question: What is your policy for repairs?