Landlords often get stuck with old appliances after a tenant move-out, remodel, or unit failure. Responsibility depends on lease terms, ownership, and local rules.
Start with ownership
If the appliance belongs to the landlord or was provided with the rental, the landlord typically handles replacement and removal. If it belongs to the tenant, the lease and move-out rules matter.
Document the condition
Take photos, note model/serial if visible, record whether it works, and document whether the tenant abandoned it. This protects both the property owner and the next vendor.
Free pickup may reduce costs
If the appliance has repair, resale, parts, rental, scrap, or recycling value, a local operator may remove it free. This can beat paying junk removal during turnover.
Access details matter
Tell the pickup operator whether the appliance is upstairs, in a basement, behind a narrow doorway, disconnected, or available at curbside.
Best workflow
Photograph the appliance, submit the pickup request, keep tenant/account notes separately, and schedule removal before cleaning or showing the unit.