Appliances – What Should You Supply?
This is a question we are frequently asked, and the answer is always slightly different based on your circumstances.
Offering appliances with your property can make your property more appealing to a potential tenant viewing your property as they are generally large items that are difficult to move and can be costly to purchase new. However, if the appliances you offer come as part of the tenancy, then as a landlord you would be responsible for maintaining them.
As a standard, all rental properties should have a working oven and hob and where possible an extractor hood to assist with ventilation. If other appliances in the property are integrated, then these will also need to be provided as part of the tenancy. Integrated appliances and any ovens, hobs and extractors that are supplied would be the responsibility of the landlord to maintain or replace should any issues arise.
The tenant is responsible for reporting any maintenance to their landlord/agent at their earliest convenience so that it can be addressed in a timely manner and hopefully prevent any further issues with the appliance.
Freestanding fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers can be an optional extra that landlords may wish to provide but consider whether you would wish to offer them as part of the tenancy or gift them to the ingoing tenants.