Appliances in a rental

[Courtney Adams]

What is the better option?

1. Furnish your rentals with appliances (fridge, stove, washer/dryer) and assume responsibility for when they break

2. Have tenants be responsible for appliances and therefore they are responsible for replacing their own appliances

I can see positives and negatives to both scenarios but wanted to see what others do!

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Courtney Adams:

The vast majority of Landlords provide kitchen appliances and take responsibility for maintaining them. Some require the Tenant to take responsibility, but I think that's a bad idea because the Tenant is more likely to not report any issues because they don't want to pay.

Washer/dryer is probably one of the most abused appliances, but I still prefer to supply them. I don't want Tenants moving them in/out and causing damage, and I want to ensure they are connected properly and not leaking. I buy used units for under $400 a set and it's well worth the cost.