Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Broken Dryer

I rent a townhome to 3 women. It is a 1 year lease. The dryer has become broken and I have told them to not use it. There is still a washer that is operational and I have explained I will maintain it until it does not work. I explained these items will not be replaced. They were in the townhome when I first bought it so when I rented it out they were in place all ready. They are not listed on the lease but they were working when I rented to them. Am I obligated to replacing it?

Also they want to get a replacement dryer in the meantime and want to make an amendment to the lease. Are there protocols to follow for this type of request? What is the best way to approach this situation?

Thank you for your help in advance.


Asked on 11/01/06, 11:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Broken Dryer

Typically, a lease does not mention what amenties are included in the rental unit. If the tenants had laundry facilities when they rented the place, then they should be maintained, or receive a discount in the rent. How would you like it if you rented an apartment with central air and the LL refused to repair or replace it without deducting a fair amount from the rent?

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Answered on 11/02/06, 10:47 am


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