Am I responsible if an appliance breaks from old age?

Usually not, if the failure resulted from age, ordinary wear, or a defect rather than your conduct.

Can my landlord charge me without showing proof?

You can ask for evidence explaining the cause of the damage and an itemized calculation of the claimed loss, and you can dispute an unsupported charge.

Should I stop paying rent while an appliance claim is disputed?

No, keep paying rent unless an authorized decision or qualified legal advice confirms another lawful arrangement.

What evidence should I keep?

Keep the lease, move-in records, photographs, written notices, messages, technician reports, invoices, and information about witnesses.

Tenant liability for appliance repairs after proven negligence

Maintenance & Repairs Newfoundland and Labrador 0 min read · published November 11, 2026

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David specializes in Ontario residential tenancy law and Northern territories housing regulations. He has followed developments at the Landlord and Tenant Board closely for over eight years and writes extensively on LTB procedures, rent increases, and maintenance obligations.

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