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[quote=Anonymous]A family member is looking to rent an apartment and encountered a landlord with a lease addendum that requires the tenant to fork over a $100 "copay" for minor repairs, in every instance. I'm reading that to mean that if the fridge conks out and needs fixing, my family member has to pay the first $100 toward the cost. Ditto if the stove breaks, the toilet needs a plumber, or water is getting in around a window frame. Is this kind of provision common now? It's been more than 15 years since I was a renter, but I thought part of the responsibility of being a landlord was that you foot the bills for keeping the rental unit in working order. I mean, if some kid messes up the pipes by flushing his toys down the toilet, that's a different story -- but I'm talking about normal wear and tear and things breaking through ordinary use. My family member is reluctant to sign a lease with such a provision, and I can't say I blame them. Thoughts?[/quote]
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