If in my rental agreement my landlord agreed to supply all appliances in the home, does this legally include the washer and dryer?
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If in my rental agreement my landlord agreed to supply all appliances in the home, does this legally include the washer and dryer?
Asked on May 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no specific legal definition of "appliances" for this purpose. If the contract/lease does not itself define what will be provided, then this term would typically be interpreted in line with common accepted usage in the rental market, which I believe would include a washer dryer. One way to check what would be a reasonable interpretation: you may wish to contact some rental agents or realtors in your area (i.e. in your rental market) and find out what they would consider to be "appliances" if a rental agreement said appliances were included. If fall or most agents/realtors would consider the washer and dryer to be appliances for this purpose, then that's likely the best interpretation of the term.
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