As a landlord, it is your duty to make sure that your tenants are safe. If they are not, they can sue you or your property can be taken from you. In order to make sure your property is safe, you should get a electrician to inspect the property to make sure that all of the electrical wiring is installed properly.
One one to see if electrical equipment is bad is to compare electricity from your tenants. If you own more than one unit, you can ask the electric company to see how much your tenants' bills are ask the tenants' yourself. If the bills are expensive, the electrical wiring may be fixed or the equipment needs to be replaced.
The landlord must replace any electrical equipment that comes with the property. If the landlord does not and a fire occurs, the landlord could face prison time and a fine. That is why it is always important for landlords to keep their property in top shape. When a tenant moves out, check the electrical appliances to see if they work properly. If not, replace it. Do not get a used item. Make sure the item is new, so that you do not have to worry about it catching on fire. (more...)