Furnished rentals can look great during a quick viewing, but problems with ACs, geysers, refrigerators, ovens or other appliances may only become obvious after moving in. Should tenants test everything before signing, and who should be responsible if something stops working shortly afterward?
Yes, tenants should test the main appliances before signing or at least before taking possession. ACs, geysers, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, lights, and plumbing are worth checking. It’s also a good idea to list all provided appliances and their condition in the rental agreement. If something stops working because of normal wear and tear, the landlord should generally handle it, while damage caused by misuse would normally be the tenant’s responsibility.
Definitely worth checking everything you can during the viewing. A furnished place should ideally come with an inventory showing which appliances are included and their condition. That avoids arguments later if something turns out to be faulty.
Testing is important, but documentation is just as important. Take photos/videos when moving in and make sure any faulty appliance is mentioned in writing before signing or taking possession. The agreement should also clearly state who is responsible for repairs and replacements.
I wouldn’t expect a tenant to perform a detailed technical inspection of every appliance, but basic testing is sensible. Turn on the AC, check the hot water, refrigerator, stove/oven, washing machine, etc. If an appliance supplied with the furnished property fails shortly after move-in through no fault of the tenant, responsibility would normally depend on the rental agreement and applicable tenancy rules.
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