Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Club

Rental Home Appliances

  • 10 Sep 2015 11:53 PM
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    Message # 3520027
    Sanjay V

    Folks,

    I have read both the pros and cons of providing a refrigerator and washer/dryer in a rental home. I am curious what the landlords at the DFW REI club recommend. Are there any laws that I need to be aware of in this regard. Can I provide refrigerator and washer/dryer as a convenience at no extra charge but make the tenant responsible for any repairs or would that be against the Texas law. I am reluctant to get in to appliance repair business or be held responsible for spoilt food in the refrigerator. 


    thanks,

    Sanjay
  • 11 Sep 2015 9:34 AM
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    Reply # 3520800 on 3520027
    Jesus Galaviz

    I provide a fridge only (used).  If it goes out, I'm not responsible for their food, but I get the fridge replaced ASAP.  Use a surge protector on your refrigerators because lightning strikes are one of the main causes of failures.

    It's usually cheaper to replace a used appliance than fix it, but I have a good contact for appliance repair if you're interested.  Contact me to get his info.

    comanche3000@live.com
    979-450-1994
  • 13 Sep 2015 7:17 PM
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    Reply # 3524921 on 3520027
    JANA M.

    You should probably include in your lease what appliance repairs you make vs the tenant. I put my old fridge in one of my rentals, but every renter has had their own, so I don't provide the fridge or w/d.
  • 22 Sep 2015 12:08 PM
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    Reply # 3538964 on 3520027
    Deleted user

    I only have a couple of rentals, but I do provide w/d AND refrigerators… They are all used but in decent condition. I consider the washer/dryer combination an extra selling point of my rentals and I can get $30/mo more in rent by having them there…  Both of my rentals are in medium/low end neighborhoods ($130k-$160k), but I think that my mindset would change depending on the value of my homes... If I were to rent out high end homes ($400k+) I would have high end appliances (including w/d and refrigerator) to cater to my clientele…  With my rentals, I find myself wanting to go above and beyond to ensure that my tenants are happy… Perhaps a novice landlord mistake, but I find that my mindset is the happier the renter is, the better taken care of your house will be. Just my $.02.

     

    Brian R. Baker, MBA

    Texas Housing Partners LLC

    brian@texashousingpartners.com

     
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