We only address power outages, as such:Landlord is not liable for any interruption or malfunction of service.

Despite this, the worker helped me identify the issue: two toilets with malfunctioning fill valve systems.

We are not liable for interruption or malfunction in service.

I was told by contractors that a home may pass an inspection but once someone is living in it and putting daily stress on the house, things will start to malfunction.

I was told by contractors that a home may pass an inspection but once someone is living in it and putting daily stress on the house, things will start to malfunction.

Tenant will be responsible for all charges associated with malfunction of the system due to misuse.

Recently, our PM company  responded to a work order to fix a malfunctioning microwave.

As an aside, a contractor told me that a property can pass an inspection but once someone is living there and putting daily stress on the house, things can start to malfunction.

Generally speaking, the responsibility for repairs like this depends on the lease terms and local landlord-tenant laws.If it was a malfunction with the lock (wear and tear), it could be considered the landlord's responsibility to cover the cost, since maintaining the unit in a habitable condition is part of our duty.

A number of contractors have told me though even if a house can pass most points of an inspection, but once an occupant (the tenant) is living there and putting daily stress on the house, things start to malfunction.