You’re required to provide what’s in your lease is the basic fact.
As many have stated the minimum of what’s required is typically heat, water, electricity, and a safe and healthy environment inside (aka no mold everywhere and rats all over the place).
The question you need to be asking is what *SHOULD* you provide. To me it’s mainly dependent on how many units your own and how much you can afford any vacancy. The more you provide, the more attractive your unit can be, and the more rent you will be able to command. But without a doubt providing anything above what’s required is one more thing that can break.
I own 3 units and generally provide fridge, stove, washer, dryer. If any of my units is vacant that month is a loss. Thus I accept the maintenance calls that come with them because I think it helps them attract good tenants. But I can tell you more than 1 appliance nightmare story that Ive had to deal with, and there’s no question providing no appliances at all and telling tenants to bring/buy what they want lowers your potential hassle factor immensely.
One of the heaviest hitter landlords I know in my market who owns 100+ units and self manages it all does not provide a single fridge, stove, washer or dryer in anything. He gets a bit less in rent bc of it and they may take a touch longer to fill. But when you have that much under you it’s all about managing it by eliminating the expenses/hassle before it occurs.
These are thoughts I tell people to consider when it comes to appliances. Best of luck.
