Who Pays for Electric Meter Repairs when the Lease is Silent
My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of Florida.
If electrical wiring for my meter box outside store premises is damaged on a commercial strip mall building, who pays to repair the damage (Landlord or Tenant) when the lease itself does not have any specific provision to addresses this?
The "Landlord and Tenant Repair" section of my lease seems to cover everything except electrical repair.
The only time my lease mentions power delivery is in the Landlord Work section which defines work the Landlord must do BEFORE delivery of premises. It says "Landlord shall provide electricity supply lines to a main service panel also provided by the Landlord and located in the rear premises of the store."
Re: Who Pays for Electric Meter Repairs when the Lease is Silent
I would say whoever is responsible for the damage.
Re: Who Pays for Electric Meter Repairs when the Lease is Silent
The damage occurred due to aging and weathering of the wiring. The meter box is subject to the elements, including salt air as we are near the ocean.
Re: Who Pays for Electric Meter Repairs when the Lease is Silent
Are you responsible for all other maintenance such as HVAC repair (are there limitations such as having to replace a unit?) or plumbing repair (any limitations on your liability?)
Are you liable for the maintenance of the exterior of the building?
and if it makes any difference: what you speak of is not damage per se. It is normal wear and tear. If that is dealt with in your lease in some way, maybe that will help you determine if you are liable.