Provide washer/dryer for tenant?

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Hey BP,

I am putting up a unit of a Duplex on the market soon in Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn. What's the expectation for tenants in this area? I have a property manager saying they usually provide their own. Is this true?

I like the idea of not being responsible if it breaks and it's theirs, but I also like the idea of providing it so they don't damage anything hauling them in and out. Thoughts?

Thanks everyone!

William Chu · Answer

@Gino Tomba

I told my tenant I will not provide W/D or tenant can rent the machines from me. Ten dollars each per month. And I promised to tenant after 36 months of the rental both washer and dryer will be belongs to the tenant. I picked up W/D from Facebook $100 each total cost $200 plus about $30 accessories. So 36 months x $20 will be $720 over 3 years on top of the rents. If tenant moved out by 1 year or two and I still own the machine. This way even cost to fix the machine for once still get covered. If lucky without fixing anything I make almost $500 profits. Plus they might end up to be a long term tenant because he wanted to own the machines. Win win!

Brian Garlington · Answer

Nope..... have the tenant provide their own washer dryer. That way if it breaks they have to pay to get it fixed. Also.... if you have W/D hookups and they Don’t bring in their own washer then they will be doing laundry at a laundromat and that means a lower water bill that you have to pay each month.

Anna Sagatelova · Answer

In that particular neighborhood, it's not necessarily a tenant expectation that rentals will come with washer/dryer. Of course you'll find renters anywhere and everywhere who think they are entitled to brand new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a change of carpet every 3 years ;)

In Old Brooklyn, w/d is not a standard. But as others have mentioned, sometimes it is a nice amenity to set your rental apart from the others, especially if you can get scratch and dent for cheap and put a clause in your lease that you won't replace/repair. You can always choose to go above and beyond your lease for an awesome long term tenant if you wish...

Andrew Ashby · Answer

I've never provided laundry machines for my tenants unless the machines were already present...in which case I always include a clause saying that I won't repair them if they break. I can't envision ever providing them.

James Wise · Answer

The norm is for the tenants to supply their own washer and dryers in Old Brooklyn duplexes.

Bob Prisco · Answer

@Gino Tomba do not provide any appliance, then you need to pay for them when the tenant breaks them.  I have extensive experience with PM in Cleveland . ALso I assume a 2 br, is so do not take less then $800, VERY easy to fill.

Ryan Keenan · Answer

@Gino Tomba

I have done it and will never do it again. Creates such a headache when it breaks. Better just to have the hookup and have one less potential problem to deal with in my opinion.

Bob Collett · Answer

If you are talking washed and dryer... correct, they are seldom provided by landlord. I am even thinking of not allowing washer and dryer, because some tenants decide to run a laundromat for their friends... monitor water closely if you provide or allow washer and dryer.

Bob

Aaron K. · Answer

Not in your area but have never provided this to a tenant, it is also just one more thing to break, not to mention it costs quite a bit to buy.  They are moving in all kinds of furniture, a washer and dryer aren't going to be the difference between them dinging up the walls and not.

Jim Butterfield · Answer

In my rental history.. .9 few homes and few apartments) typically washer and dryer is available to the tenants of apartments, either in home, or in washroom on the property. Rental homes, that is different, if you are renting  a home, then u are more responsible for your appliances, washer dryers and frig. So bottom line, in my 4 plex, i have in unit washer dryers. Yes more cost for repairs, however I have had good luck with quality units. As for my homes, i don't supply washer / dryers and or refrigerators.

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