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Renting back sold house, who pays maintenance?
I sold my house and I'm renting it back for 4 months. It worked best for both the buyer and myself to have this agreement. Since I'm renting, who is responsible for paying for the maintenance of the house? The dishwasher recently stopped working correctly. I'd like to call a professional to fix it. I think it's the responsibility of the new buyer to pay for the fix, but the buyer is refusing and says it's on me.
Asked By Jerome | Hartford, CT | 369 views | Renting | 10 months ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass
Charter One Realty
Hi Jerome -- if you sold the home and you are staying there for 4 months -- renting -- then the new owners are your "landlord" while you are living there and paying rent. That would be on the Sellers. Of course, it could get sticky since you "sold" them the house -- very recently. As a good faith effort -- I would just pay for the repair.
- 9 months ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
During a post-closing rent-back, the buyer becomes the owner, but the seller (now tenant) typically covers day-to-day maintenance and utilities during the rental period. The agreement should outline responsibilities for repairs and upkeep to avoid confusion.
- 2 weeks ago
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Jennifer Schill
Keller Williams Brazos West
I am not a lawyer, and this is a contract question, but I would expect the current owner. Hopefully, there is a home warranty in place.
- 10 months ago
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