Also that those repair costs don't affect the security deposit.With me living in the house with many people, if I find that a particular tenant caused a good amount of damage via general misuse or negligence, am I able to charge them for repairs to that appliance?

It currently says: "You promise to keep the premises in a neat and sanitary condition and to immediately reimburse the landlord for any sums necessary to repair any item, fixture, or appurtenance that needed service due to your, or your invitee, misuse or negligence. 

I know it’s a touchy subject, but something has to be done by all abuse and misuse of these letters online and by unscrupulous people Thanks again for your great explanation and sharing your experience 

I am hoping my repair guy will be able to tell if he thinks the current dryer is broken due to tenant negligence/misuse.  

These fall into a couple of categories changes to the property, misuse of the property, and lease restrictions.

However, according to our By-Law/Master Deed, Garage is considered a part of "Limited Common Elements".Specifically, from our Master Deed: The Limited Common Elements of the condominium shall include any deck, patio, stairs, or garage to which there is direct access to that unit which is appurtenant to same, or any car port to which a Unit has been assigned....These Limited Common Elements are reserved for the use of the Unit(s) either immediately adjacent thereto or for the use of Units to which they have been assigned, to the exclusion of all other Units....Any expenses of repair or replacement relating to said Limited Common Elements, or involving structural maintenance, repair or replacement, shall be the responsibility of the Association, excepting for costs necessitated by negligence, misuse, or neglect of the Unit by a Unit Owner.One day, someone (not anyone I know) likely backed into our garage and crashed the garage doors.

If it is an $8.00 increase, the tenant is paying for it.As for lawsuits, I guess you can get sued or anything, but if I am bring them a lawnmower new in box from Home Depot, and they misuse it, I don't know what the liability is on my part. 

You could state in your contract that exceptional cleaning due to misuse will incur an extra charge.

Given how much big tech benefits from them, they aren't going away.The biggest issues are that FOB visa holders often aren't terribly familiar with American building materials, customs, and appliances and so often misuse them. 

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