{"id":77686,"date":"2022-08-10T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=77686"},"modified":"2023-07-10T10:59:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T17:59:19","slug":"apartment-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/apartment-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Apartment Maintenance: What It Covers (and What It Doesn\u2019t)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A leaky faucet. A dishwasher that won’t turn on. An AC unit that only blows warm air. Apartment maintenance can handle them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal of apartment maintenance is to keep buildings and units safe and comfortable for all tenants. Property managers utilize these on-staff technicians for most repairs, but it’s up to each tenant to contact them when something needs attention. Here’s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does apartment maintenance usually include?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Regular maintenance includes repairs and replacements as needed, in addition to the upkeep of common areas like fitness centers and event rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building owners budget these repairs to ensure the building stays safe and functional for their tenants. They may be subject to specific requirements in the<\/span> lease agreement<\/span><\/a> and the landlord-tenant laws in each state.<\/span><\/p>\n

If a tenant breaks something due to negligence, they might have to pay for the repair, depending on the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standard services generally include non-emergency repairs, pest control, plumbing repairs, appliance repair, heating and cooling repairs, groundskeeping, and routine maintenance in shared spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-emergency repairs<\/span><\/h3>\n

A non-emergency repair requires prompt attention but doesn’t immediately threaten someone’s health or wellbeing. This category includes problems like:<\/span><\/p>\n