Broken dishwasher?

Our Experts Answer:

If your tenants signed the tenancy agreement with the dishwasher specified as one of the chattels included in the property, they have a right to expect that it is working. If the dishwasher stops working, you are required to have it repaired. If you can establish that the tenants caused the breakdown, then you may seek recovery of the repair costs from them. However, it’s often hard to prove tenant negligence. You may prefer to replace the dishwasher rather than repair it. If so, go ahead and replace it. That will reduce the risk of further breakdowns in the near future.