In PA, does my landlord have to replace our broken dishwasher? She says she doesn't, we say yes she does.?

Our dishwasher broke early September. At that time, the landlord had someone come to repair it. The repair didn't work, and she told us she would replace it (which we think makes a contract b/c we accepted). She then told us she couldn't afford it and wouldn't replace it. We tried to reason with her, and offered to buy one, and deduct the price from rent, either in one lump sum or monthly. She said OK, and she would shop for one, then we could buy it. Then she told us again she could not afford it, and doesn't have to replace it b/c it is not a major appliance. I think it is a fixture, and part of the rental agreement we made. We moved into the apartment with a working dishwasher, we should be able to have one. She keeps saying that b/c she let us keep our dog w/o a security deposit or monthly fee, this is fair. I think that is irrelevant and comparing apples to oranges.


Does she have to replace or repair our dishwasher? Our lease does not say anything explicitly about the dishwasher, but does say maintenance and repair of major appliances is the landlord's responsibility.


She thinks we should buy one, and take it with us when we go. That's ridiculous, we just want a working dishwasher, and have been willing to compromise, which she will not do!


Sorry for the venting in this. Does anyone know the law in PA about this?|||When your landlord sent someone out to repair it they admitted it was theirs and their responsibility to keep up.





It's a fixture and it's part of the unit and it's their job to maintain/replace/repair.





The dog issue is a moot point they are two completely different things. Her point of bending over backwards for you is fine, but it doesn't change her responsibility (by the way, if your lease states you can't have pets and you do, you are in violation of the lease - even if you have a verbal agreement with this landlord).





Honestly - a dishwasher costs ~$350. If she can't afford one she shouldn't be in this business.





good luck!|||if it is in your lease then she has to repair it unless it was damaged outside normal wear and tear, like sitting on the door and breaking it off. you have the option of living with the situation or reporting her to your local housing authority.either way is not fast correction of the situation.|||I don't know PA law but since the dishwasher is not a required appliance(like a stove,water heater etc) she probably doesn't have to replace it


items that cause unhealthful conditions have to be taken care of ASAP where I am|||you are correct. her inability to afford it makes no difference. you have given her enough warning. buy one yourself and deduct on next rent check.





buy one that is equivalent and give her copy of receipt.|||Unless you lease says the dishwasher is maintained by the landlord. It is entirely up to you. Maintenance of major appliances does not necessarily include a dish washer.





If you are a good tenant, you landlord if being foolish. It will cost him a lot more money to find another tenant next year, than keeping you happy.





Point out to her that a dishwasher (run properly) is more efficient than hand washing. If she supplies hot water, that replacing the dish washer will actually save her money in the long run.





You landlord is right there are freestanding dish washer that hookup to the sink. You can buy one and take it with you.





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About the dog issue. It clearly sounds to me that you landlord is a amateur. The dog and the dishwasher are clearly different issues.





If you tell me where the property is, maybe I can buy it from her. You said she is broke, and needs the money. Besides, assuming you a good tenants, I gladly get you a NEW dishwasher.|||No she does NOT. A dishwasher is considered a luxury NOT a necessity. If it has to do with heat or water, she would have to fix it, but a dishwasher does not fall under that. Your landlord is 100% correct. If you wanted it covered, you should have gotten that spelled out in the lease. Lesson learned.