Can landlord provide a countertop oven instead?

Question

The large gas oven is broken at my rental. The replacement cost is very high because it is an old small size wall oven and not many manufacturers make that size anymore.

Can I provide a countertop oven instead lawfully?

Or Am I legally obligated to have the large oven appliance working?

Colleen F. · Answer

@Suduk N.   I am not sure it is something that would long term fly with tenants even if it is legal.  A 24 or 27 inch oven you can find, some options to get a cheaper price are sears outlet or an online retailer.  24 inch actually looks cheaper then 27.  You could replace with the 24 and trim it out or convert to a freestanding or a slide range.  Make the switch is probably better then countertop for the long term.

Paul De Luca · Answer

@Suduk N.

How expensive are we talking here? I would consult with an appliance specialist to find a more long term solution rather than a short term fix.

Ronaldo Marion · Answer

Standard size electric ovens pull 220 which will likely require a minimum a new run to the electric. Which may be difficult to do depending on where the service panel is located

Henry T. · Answer

Hmmm. Is it a month to month? Send a new lease that says the landlord no longer provides an oven applicance. Me personally, I would find a way to fix it. If it's a goofy system, then remodel so that you may use a more standard fitting appliance. I also hate gas, for numerous reasons. Electric is plug n play, done. Does the law reuire you to provide an oven? I don't know, but I doubt it.  Easy is not always the best solution. Sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet and do what's right, or adjust your rent accordingly.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

I think he means a Wall Oven, one that sits in the cabinets as an extra....?

If that is the case then I think a basic in-counter oven is an ok replacement.....

Scott Mac · Answer

If it were mine I'd have the kitchen equipped with one of these below (as a minimum equip) instead of a built in cook top and wall oven.

In my opinion electric is the way to go vs gas, because they cannot gas themselves to death accidentally by kinking the gas hose, nor can the blow the place to smithereens from a gas leak.

If you fail to keep a working oven in your rental, your income may suffer--time on market and lower monthly rental amount.

Just my 2 cents.

Chris John · Answer

I hope you are between tenants.  I can't imagine doing something like that to a current tenant! One day you wake up with an oven,  but go to bed with a fancy toaster.  Sheesh

Bjorn Ahlblad · Answer

@Suduk N. that would be a turn off in a competitive market. Unless the unit is a dump I would not recommend a counter top replacement. If it is a heating element in the oven that can be a very easy fix. Have you had someone look at the appliance?

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