New. Please HELP! :) Is it my responsibility?

[Sophia L.]

I have property in Stockbridge, GA.  I don't provide washer and dryer, but I do provide hookups.  My lease contract states that the tenant is responsible for the appliances.  I was just informed that the exhaust pipe for the dryer is clogged and the tenant wants me to fix it.  As far as I know dryer exhaust pipes get clogged up because people don't remove lint from the lint tray.  Am I responsible to fix it?  If it happened for a different reason, am I responsible for fixing it, given what my contract says?  Will appreciate any thoughts. Thanks.

[Orita Issartel]

I would say that it's your responsibility to maintain your property in working order and for your own interest. Unless it's specified in your lease you'll need to take care of that. Furthermore, that is a fire hazard.