Tenant wants new appliances

[Michela Adrian]

Hello all, I have a new tenant that just moved into our investment property last month. Prior to the move-in we completed background checks, references etc and did a walk though. A few days after moving in the tenant purchased a new ceiling fan for the bathroom because they were worried about mold. There was no mold in the old fan but we installed the new one. Now the tenant is worried about the dishwasher having mold in it and they are requesting a replacement. My questions are:

1. Do we have to pay the tenant back for the fan?

2. Do we have to replace the dishwasher? I do not think there is mold in it.

Thank you!

[Theresa Harris]

No.  It sounds like a problem tenant. They viewed the property and saw the condition.  Unless you promised them new appliances when they viewed it, the answer is no.  If they run the dishwasher through a cycle with hot water and ensure water doesn't sit in it, it will be fine.  Stop the behaviour before they have you replacing things that don't need replacing.  You can also tell them if they aren't happy, they can break the lease now before they move in and give them 48 hours to decide.