One question that will often come when you rent an apartment is whether you are the one responsible for when something breaks or is damaged, or if the landlord is the one who will be responsible for that. It can often depend on the situation and what is going on around you. There are some cases that the damages are completely the responsibility of the landlord and you as the tenant just need to make the landlord aware there is a problem. Other times, the tenant caused the problem, or at least caused the problem to get worse, so they are responsible for the damages.

But who will ultimately have to take responsibility? There are a few factors to consider here and they include:

# The causation: Who or what actually caused the damage is going to be an important thing to remember here. Was the tenant responsible, their pet, someone who was visiting the apartment, or did it happen due to a natural disaster? Was it caused because improper repairs were done or neglect happened? All of these will factor into who is responsible for it.

# Local laws and regulations: many areas will have some local laws that will help determine who is going to pay for what. Laws can stipulate the specific landlord and tenant duties regarding maintenance and who is responsible for the damages.

# Lease: The lease may be the document that makes the determination. As long as the lease doesn’t violate some of the local laws in place, it can help detail what is considered damage, what is normal wear and tear, and who is responsible for each part. You will want to take a look at this and ensure that you understand what is your responsibility and what is supposed to be left to the landlord.

You and the landlord both want to make sure the place stays in good working order and taking care of any potential problems can really help with that one. Reporting the issues that you see and taking care of the apartment can help avoid this becoming an issue.

An apartment that has enough space for your whole family can be key when you want to be comfortable and enjoy life at the same time. That is why we encourage you to come take a look at our  3 bedroom apartments in Bryan. These will provide the space that you are looking for, ensuring that you love the amenities and will be close to everything that you need. And don’t forget about adequate amounts of space. Contact a member of our team today to take a tour.