Who pays when Tenant requests 220 volt electric dryer hookup; 110 and gas provided?

[Aaron Kuehmichel]

Tenant requests 220 volt electric dryer hookup after buying new dryer 2 months into lease.  I already provide 110 electric and gas for a gas appliance.  How should this be handled: tenant pays, landlord pays or split costs and why?

Aaron

[Theresa Harris]

Why would you pay?  They bought a new dryer and didn't bother looking up the electrical that was in place, that is on them.  If they do get it connected, make sure that it is done by a professional AND that your electrical panel can handle it.  I'd tell them to return it and buy one that uses the existing connection.