Which costs are for the tenant and which for the landlord?

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Which costs are for the tenant and which for the landlord?

All maintenance and/or repairs which is the result of damage, vandalism, incompetence        T
and/or improper use are always borne by the tenant / occupant
Repair and replacement and making of (all) extra keys                                        T
In general, maintenance required due to normal wear and tear is for the account of the           L
landlord
Removal of goods left behind in empty property                                               T
Aerials:
A satellite dish may only be installed after written permission from the landlord and that
applies to TV aerials, as well as aerials for CB radios.
Awnings:
Outdoor awnings may only be fitted ​​with the prior approval of the landlord                 T
Balconies and railings (also in stairwells):
Maintenance of balconies and railings                                                        T
Bannister rail:
Maintenance and repair of banister rails of stairs in communal areas                             L
Minor daily maintenance and repair of banister rails of stairs in the home.                  T
Bath:
Cleaning of and minor repairs to a bathtub.                                                  T
Bathroom shelf:
Maintenance of the shelf under the bathroom mirror.                                              L
Brickwork:
Maintenance and repair of exterior brickwork.                                                    L
Ceilings and ceiling finishes:
Repair of ceiling construction and flaking plaster alternatively with plaster boards             L
Maintenance and repairs to permanent ceiling fixtures, installed by the tenant.              T
Repairs to damage on ceilings and plasterwork such as holes, plugs, cracks etc               T
Painting and / or plastering of ceilings                                                     T
Central heating and combi boiler:
Special maintenance and repair of central heating systems and combi boiler by normal             L
use
Operating, maintenance, refilling and bleeding of the central heating system and combi       T
boiler, as well as maintenance resp. replacement of hoses, swivels, keys, damage due to
incorrect usage or freezing. Please note, that in such case that your home does not have
its own central heating installation the maintenance cost is for account of the landlord
Chimney:
Repair of chimneys and ventilation shafts.                                                       L
Chimney swept as a rule once a year.                                                         T
Cleaning of communal areas:
Cleaning of stairwell hallway etc. unless it is included in the service charge.              T
Communal areas:
Cleaning of porch, stairwell and communal corridors, provided the costs are not includ-        T   L
ed in the service cost.
Maintenance and repair of general lighting in hallways, doorways, staircases and en-               L
trance areas.
Replacing of lamps, starters, etc. in general lighting in hallways, doorways, staircases and   T
entrance areas.
Central letter boxes, doorbells, home phone/intercom installations unless included in              L
service cost.
Sweeping of chimneys in communal facilities (district heating).                                    L
In privately rented accommodation                                                              T
Cupboards:
Maintenance and repair of fitted wardrobes and separate cupboards and wall units,              T
including hinges and locks.
Decontamination:
Decontaminate the whole property against cockroaches infestation (in such case not                 L
caused by the tenants)
Doors:
Repairing of exterior doors due to wood rot or normal wear and tear                                L
Replacing damaged exterior doors                                                                   L
Building insurance                                                                                 L
Repair of interior doors (including maintenance and repair to locks and hinges).                   L
Only in cases of obvious wear and tear the landlord will provide for replacement.
Replacement of damaged glass in interior doors.                                                T
Painting of interior doors and the inside of exterior doors.                                   T
Doorbell:
Repair and maintenance of own doorbell                                                         T
Replace when no longer repairable                                                                  L
Door opener:
Maintenance and repair of electrically operated door openers.                                      L
Drains:
Repairing of drains and subsidence outside the property.                                           L
Replacement of drains after normal wear and tear.                                                  L
Unblocking of drains sinks and drains outside the property.                                        L
Cleaning and unblocking of sewers and sinks. Unblocking of inside drains in so far as          T
caused by the tenant.
Repairs to roof drainage and gutters                                                               L
Onderhoud aan afvoeren van wastafels, douche, gootsteen, enz. inclusief eventuele ket-         T
tingen en afvoerpluggen en ontstoppen. Maintenance of wash basin, shower and kitch-
en sink drains etc, including any unblocking which might be required, as well as care for
sink plugs and attachment chains
Repairs to drain pipes, drains, shower plugs etc.                                                  L
Drainpipes:
Unblocking of drainpipes.                                                                          V
Draught excluders:
Maintenance and repair of draught excluders.                                                   T
Electricals:
Maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, distribution board, wiring, circuit break-       L
ers
Repairs required to electrical equipment due to circuit overloading or even extensions or    T
self-installed extensions.
After rejection of self-installed extensions by the energy company.                              L
Maintenance and repairs to door bells, switches, sockets.                                    T
Maintenance or replacement of fuses, switches, sockets and lamps.                            T
Exterior lighting:
Maintenance and upkeep of exterior lighting on walkways and outdoor parking.                     L
Replacement of bulbs and starters                                                            T
Exterior or porch lighting mounted by tenants                                                T
Exterior Staircase and exterior paving:
Maintenance and upkeep of exterior stairwells and exterior paving                                L
Fences:
If not installed by the tenant.                                                                  L
Float rod and float ball (ballcock):
Replacement of the float rod and float ball in the toilet cistern.                           T
Floors and floor finishes:
Maintenance and repair of the floor structure and the flooring such as:                          L
- repairs to rotten floor joists and floorboards.                                                L
- repairs to crumbling cement top floor tiled floors.                                            L
Maintenance and repair of floor finishes made ​​by the tenant.                               T
Repairs due to damage to the floor finish.                                                   T
For the laying of tiles and parquet permission of the landlord is required and landlord
special arrangements have to be made.
Foundations:
Maintenance and repair of foundations.                                                           L
Gardens:
Raising up of plant beds and terraces.                                                           L
Set up and maintenance of greenery and hedges (also raising level of plant beds)             T
Removal of plant, etc. for the purpose of raising plant beds.                                T
Gas:
Repairs to the gas pipes up to the meter.                                                        L
Maintenance and repairing of extra indoor gas pipes and gas taps installed by​​ the ten-     T
ant.
Replacing or repairing of original indoor gas pipes and gas taps.
Glass:
Replacing of damaged or broken glass.                                                        T
Gutters:
Repair and replacement of gutters.                                                               L
Cleaning of gutters and drainage ducts                                                       T
Hedges:
See Gardens
Hinges and locks:
Maintenance and lubrication of door handles, hinges, locks, window fasteners etc.            T
Replacement of locks and hinges, espagnolette locking mechanism of patio doors and              L
windows due to normal wear and tear.
Maintenance of locks and hinges on doors.                                                   T
Maintenance (lubrication and tightening) of door and window hinges                          T
Hot water installations:
When the cost of maintenance is included in the service charges.                                L
Others                                                                                      T
Intercom:
Maintenance of intercom and the corresponding installation unless included in service           L
cost.
Keys:
Lubrication of locks and hinges in the property and associated storage room or shed.        T
(Treatment of cylinder locks with graphite)
Maintenance and repair of locks that provide access to communal areas.                          L
Same treatment for front door locks and hinges.                                                 L
Kitchen:
Repair and replacement of kitchen countertops due to wear and tear, if the correct clean-       L
ing materials have been used.
Maintenance of hinges and adjustment of door locks.                                         T
Maintenance, repair and replacement of any extra kitchen equipment and components           T
installed by the tenant.
Maintenance and repair of drain plug and chain, bathroom cabinets and pan racks _           T
Kitchen counter tops:
Repair and replacement of kitchen countertops, due to general wear and tear, provided           L
the correct cleaning materials have been used!
Adjustment of door hinges and locks                                                         T
Kitchen sink:
Maintaining cleanliness and unblocking of the drain and replacing the sink strainer. (see   T
also: Kitchen countertops).
Lavette sink:
Maintenance of the lavette sink                                                             T
Leaks:
Repair of leaking pipes.                                                                        L
Letterbox:
Maintenance letterbox flap in rented accommodation.                                         T
Lift and lift installation:
Maintenance and repair of the elevator (service charges).                                   T   L
Inspection and fixing breakdowns.                                                           T   L
Lighting:
Maintenance and replacement of lighting in communal areas.                                      L
See also Electricals and Exterior Lighting
Loft ladder:
Maintenance and care of the loft ladder.                                                        L
Mechanical ventilation:
Maintenance and repair of mechanical ventilation                                                L
Cleaning of and replacement of filters in the mechanical ventilation.                       T
Mirrors:
Replacement of mirrors if damaged or weathered.                                           T
Open hearth:
For the installation of an open hearth, wood burner or gas fireplace written permission   T
from the landlord is required
Paintwork:
Painting inside the property and in the storage room                                      T
Painting of the outside of the property.                                                      L
Parquet and floor tiles:
Due to possible noise nuisance, the laying of parquet, also loose “carry home parquet”    T
and floor tiles is only allowed with the permission of the landlord!
Paving:
Maintenance and repair, upkeep of paths, terraces and gardens belonging to the house.     T
Maintenance, repair and upkeep of self-laid additional paving.                            T
Maintaining level of paths, terraces and gardens.                                             L
Maintenance of paving of firebreak pathways.                                                  L
Cleaning of firebreak pathways and keeping free from obstructions                         T
Pest control:
Pest control such as:
Bed bugs, wasps, bees, ants, beetles, rats, mice, fleas and other pests.                  T
Combating woodworm.                                                                           L
Pigeon loft:
A pigeon loft may only be installed after written consent of the landlord landlord        T
Maintenance and insurance of the pigeon loft                                              T
Pipes:
Repair of leaks in self-installed pipes.                                                  T
Repair of burst pipes due to frost.                                                       T
Plastering:
Skimming with plaster and whitewashing of ceilings and walls in the property              T
Plasterwork:
Repairing of plasterwork in such case that it comes loose from the surface.                   L
Repair to plasterwork due to damage during work being carried out.                        T

Property boundaries:
If present at start of rental period.                                                         L
If installed by tenant in interim period.                                                 T
Raising surface level and repairing additional pavements laid by the tenant.              T
Radiators:
Bleeding of air out of radiators.                                                         T
Roof and gutters:
Maintenance and replacement of roofing, roof ducts, gutters, drains, roof hatches and         L
roof tiles after normal wear and tear or due to storm damage.
Cleaning and keeping clean of gutters and drainage ducts                                  T
Roof tiles:
For roof tiles: see roof and gutters.                                                         L
Sanitary appliances:
Replacement of wash basins, cisterns toilet pots due to normal wear and tear.                    L
Maintenance and replacement of bathroom shelves, mirrors toilet seat and other sani-         T
tary fittings.
Maintenance and replacement of taps for sanitary appliances water and gas connec-
tions.
Replacement after normal wear and tear and ageing.                                               L
Satellite Dish:
A satellite dish may only be installed after written permission from the landlord.           T
Sealant:
Maintenance and repair of sealant joints.                                                        L
Sheds and storage rooms:
Repairing of shed floors.                                                                        L
Maintenance of the roof of a shed or storage room.                                               L
Maintenance of the interior of a shed or storage room.                                       T
Painting a shed or storage room.                                                             T
Shower:
Maintenance and renewal of shower hose, shower rail slider, shower head and fixtures.        T
Skirting boards:
Maintenance, repair or replacement of skirting boards.                                       T
Soap dish:
Repair or replace if damaged.                                                                T
Sockets:
See Electricals and Switches.
Stairs:
Maintenance of stairs and carrying out minor repairs such as better securing loose hand-     T
rails to the wall.
Repair to indoor stairs, due to wear and tear and deterioration.                                 L
Switches:
Maintenance or replacement of switches and sockets.                                          T
Taps:
Maintenance and repair of taps and mixers, including the replacement of tap washers.         T
Replacement of taps due to normal wear and tear.                                                 L
Telephone connection (fax, Internet, ISDN):
Always for the account of the tenant.                                                        T
Terraces:
Maintenance and repair of terraces as part of the property.                                  T
Tiles:
Repair and replacement of damaged wall and floor tiles.                                      T
Repair of loose tiles.                                                                           L
Toilet:
Maintenance and replacement of the toilet seat, the lid and the cuff or sock (which is the   T
connection to the sewer).
Replacement of the float rod and float ball (ballcock) in the toilet cistern.                T
Renewal of toilet bowl when damaged                                                          T
Replacing toilet bowl and cistern due to normal wear and tear                                     L
Toilet cistern:
Maintenance and repair of the toilet cistern, or in such case replacement of parts being      T
the float rod and ball and/or the entire internal working of the cistern.
Replacement in case of rusting.                                                                   L

Trees:
Pruning and felling of trees.                                                                 T
U-bend:
Cleaning and unblocking of the U-bend under the wash basins kitchen sink.                     T
Repairing of leaks in the U-bend.                                                                 L
Ventilation:
Repair of ventilation shafts.                                                                     L
Cleaning of ventilation shafts                                                                T
See also ventilation grilles and mechanical ventilation
Ventilation grilles:
Maintenance and repairs to air vents / ventilation grilles, valves and extractor hoods,       T
cleaning and replacement of filters.
Wallpaper and wall decoration:
The complete interior paintwork, wallpapering and plaster work (including mould pre-          T
vention)
Walls and wall finishes:
Repair of damage to loose plaster, tiles and concrete enamel including surfaces with              L
plasterboard)made by the tenant. before the new tenant moves in.
Maintenance and repairs to fixed wall finishes (tiles. woodwork, textiles. etc.)made by the   T
tenant.
Repair of damage to plaster, tiles and concrete enamel caused by . wall plug holes,           T
memoval of wallpaper and filling of cracks and similar.
Larger cracks should be repaired by the leesor.                                                   L
For the application of special wall finishes such as panelling and granola permission of      T
the leesor is required.
Wash basins:
Replacement of wash basins, if damaged.                                                       T
Waste disposal chute:
Maintenance and repair of the waste disposal chute.                                               L
Unblocking and disinfecting the waste disposal chute.                                         T
For apartment buildings                                                                           L
Water supply:
Maintenance of water pipes outside the property to the meter.                                     L
Repair of damage to hot and cold water pipes.                                                     L
Prevention of freezing.                                                                       T
Repair after freezing.                                                                        T
W.C:
See Toilet
Windows frames:
Maintenance of window frames indoors                                                          T
Repairing of window frames after breakage (cover against storm damage via home            L
insurance).
Maintenance of window frames outside.                                                     L
Repair or replacement of window frames due to wood rot.                                   L
Window frame exteriors:
Painting of window frames exteriors, as well as repair and replacement of locks and       L
hinges
Replacement of window frames due to wood rot.                                             L
Window frame interiors:
Painting of the interior of window frames.                                            T
Repair and painting of all window frame interiors, including maintenance and repair   T
hinges and locks.
Only in cases of obvious wear and tear will the leesor arrange for replacement.           L
Repairing of window frames after breakage (cover against storm damage via home            L
insurance).
Window panes:
Replacement of broken window panes inside and out.                                    T
If glass panes are insured by the landlord                                                L
Window sills:
Minor daily maintenance and repair of window sills.                                   T
Replacement of window sills if needed.                                                    L
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