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For full replacement during tenancy, it is not considered minor repair therefore landlord should bare the costs, however, because this has not been reported to landlord and may affect the next tenancy, the landlord may wish to claim again the tenant for any repair or replacement done. I believe these should be negotiated in good faith to achieve a win-win scenario.

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My Answer with regards to your Question:

In Singapore, determining who is responsible for repairs and replacements in a tenancy situation depends on the nature of the issue and the wear and tear clause in your tenancy agreement. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

Stove Ignition Issue:

Likely Wear and Tear: A stove ignition malfunctioning after 5 years of use is likely considered general wear and tear. The landlord is not obligated to maintain appliances in perfect working condition throughout the tenancy.

Functionality vs. Major Breakdown: However, if the stove ignition completely fails and renders the stove unusable for its intended purpose (cooking), it could be argued that it goes beyond normal wear and tear and becomes a landlord's responsibility.

Your Tenancy Agreement:

Review Wear and Tear Clause: The key factor is the specific wording of the wear and tear clause in your tenancy agreement.

Does it define the extent of the landlord's responsibility for repairs related to appliance wear and tear?

Does it specify a dollar amount for repairs the tenant is responsible for? (The $150 you mentioned)

Possible Scenarios:

Landlord Responsible: If the clause states the landlord is responsible for repairs due to wear and tear, or if the stove is completely unusable, they might need to cover the full cost of repair or replacement.

Shared Responsibility: The clause might have a specific dollar amount (like your $150 example) where the tenant covers minor repairs under that amount, and the landlord handles anything exceeding that for wear and tear.

Recommendations:

Negotiate with Agent: Try to negotiate a solution with the agent. Explain that while the ignition issue might be wear and tear, it significantly impacts functionality. You might be able to reach an agreement on sharing the cost of repair or finding a used replacement in good condition.

Refer to Tenancy Agreement: Carefully review your tenancy agreement, particularly the wear and tear clause. This will provide the most definitive answer regarding responsibility for the repair/replacement.

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hello there! firstly, you might want to check out the cost of repair vs replace to see which is more cost effective for yourself. i have come across instances whereby cost of replacing is actually cheaper than repair as the item may be obsolete, hard to procure the parts to repair. secondly, try to work out the cost with the landlord/agent using what is agreed in the contract. best of luck! Read More