Home Warranty as small repair deterrent?

[Jay Norlund]

Having sold our home recently, we are currently renting. The landlord wrote into the lease that we are responsible for the deductible/service fee ($60 per) for calling the home warranty.  As a renter, its annoying.

As a perspective future landlord, it makes me wonder. Is this an effective way to cut down on requests for smaller, some might say petty repair requests? I know I am thinking twice before paying $60 for something that isn't much more than an annoyance. Thoughts?

[Nathan Gesner]

You know what is more typical? The tenant will refuse to report maintenance because they don't want to pay the $60 deductible.

As a Landlord, you are legally and morally responsible for maintaining the home. I disagree with any Landlord that makes their tenant responsible for ordinary repairs. Then again, it's a free country and people can do what they want with their property.