{"id":4504,"date":"2018-12-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.liv.rent\/?p=4504"},"modified":"2023-04-11T17:11:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:11:34","slug":"rental-repairs-who-is-responsible-for-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rental-laws\/rental-repairs-who-is-responsible-for-what\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Repairs & Maintenance \u2013 Who is Responsible for What?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UPDATED: JULY 15, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rental Repairs and Maintenance Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve signed a lease on a new apartment and you\u2019re excited about your new digs\u2026but what if things don\u2019t work according to plan? The electrical outlet that will power your beloved Nespresso machine is dead or the sink perpetually drips? What to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to set yourself up for success before any of these instances become an issue. Before moving in, be sure to conduct your own inspection, preferably alongside a property manager or landlord. Make note of things that aren\u2019t functioning properly, taking photos where it makes sense. In BC, the Condition Inspection Report<\/a> <\/u>is the document you should use to record these types of issues. Secure a commitment to have them addressed and keep the communication lines open and friendly between you and the landlord and\/or property manager. This will go a long way to ensuring issues are dealt with in a timely fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n