Are the "maintenance and repair" clause in my lease unreasonable? It seems to include repair of the dishwasher, "structural elements", and other house stuff, which seems like way too much. What do you all think? legaladvice

Below is the text in the lease:

"9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. Tenant must generally maintain the rental dwelling and other appurtenances such as garage or shed, if any, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. Such maintenance includes the caulking of bathtubs and sinks; replacement of HVAC filters, fuses, resetting of circuit breakers, batteries and light bulbs; and cleaning of appliances including, but not limited to, stoves and microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers (to include dryer vent), window air conditioning units, humidifiers and de-humidifiers. Tenant is responsible for general control and elimination of household pests including, but not limited to, fleas, ticks, roaches, silverfish, ants, crickets and rodents. Tenant shall be responsible for replacement of broken glass and screens. Tenant is responsible for keeping plumbing fixtures clean, sanitary and maintaining commode, drains and air gaps free of blockages, and operate all electrical and plumbing fixtures properly. Tenant must not refinish or shellac the wood floors.

All garbage and trash must be placed by Tenant in suitable covered containers and disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner by depositing it appropriately for regular pick-up and removal or placing it in trash chutes or in a trash room in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable to the Premises. Tenant will abide by all local laws and regulations concerning the separation, special pick-up and removal of recyclables. Any municipal fines incurred for failure to comply with said laws will be promptly paid by Tenant and Tenant will furnish a receipt of payment to Landlord. All snow removal is to be removed, and Lessee shall pay the snow removal in the event that there is an inability to do so. A shovel has been provided.

Landlord is responsible for replacement of or repairs to structural elements of the building (or unit to which this lease applies), major appliances (including washers/dryers and air conditioning, if furnished) and electrical, plumbing, and heating systems. Structural elements include, but are not limited to, the roof, floor and ceiling systems; bearing walls and partitions; columns, lintels, girders and load-bearing beams; foundation systems and footings; all interior stair-carriage systems; all necessary materials required for the joining, support, fastening or attachment of the foregoing items; all components of the exterior designed to prevent infiltration of water (i.e., paint, shingles, siding and trims); and hand railings, steps, sidewalks and driveways. In the event of a bona fide emergency, and if after reasonable effort, notification to the Landlord/Agent is impossible; the Tenant may order reasonable and necessary repairs to alleviate the emergency condition at Landlord's expense, through a licensed and insured contractor. Tenant must immediately notify the Landlord in writing of such repairs. Tenant must promptly report to Landlord any problems requiring repairs or replacement beyond general maintenance. Tenant must not order repairs or replacements without prior written approval from the Landlord/Agent. The Landlord may consider the failure of the Tenant to maintain the property in accordance with Tenant's responsibilities as a breach of this Lease and may elect to take legal action to terminate this Lease. Tenant is responsible for any costs incurred for repairs or replacements made necessary due to abuse or negligent acts of commission or omission (including a failure to report a problem to Landlord in a timely manner) by the Tenant, family, guests, employees, invitees or pets."

Submitted January 25, 2016 at 05:21AM by whatusay2 http://ift.tt/1ZLXKZ6 legaladvice