For Renters · Fargo • West Fargo • Moorhead
Broken Appliance in Your Fargo Rental?
If you’re renting and something’s broken, the first question is usually “do I pay for this, or does my landlord?” Here’s the short answer, and how we can help either way.
Who’s Usually Responsible?
In most North Dakota leases, the landlord is responsible for appliance repairs unless the damage was caused by the tenant.
This isn’t legal advice — check your specific lease and, if you’re unsure, North Dakota landlord-tenant law — but it’s the pattern we see most often in this market.
What to Do First
- Check your lease for language about appliance maintenance and repair responsibility
- Notify your landlord or property manager in writing (text or email works) so there’s a record
- If they’re slow to respond, some renters choose to call a repair company directly and sort out reimbursement after — we can work either way
How We Can Help
- We’re happy to coordinate directly with your landlord or property manager to schedule the repair and handle invoicing
- If you need to call on your own behalf, we’ll give you an honest diagnosis and a written invoice you can pass along for reimbursement
- If you manage the property yourself or handle repairs for your landlord, see our Landlords & Property Managers page
Pricing
Standard diagnostic fee: call or text for current pricing. Whether the invoice goes to you or your landlord is entirely up to how you’d like to handle it.
Frequently Asked Questions
My landlord isn’t responding — can I still call you?
Yes — we’ll diagnose and repair the appliance and give you documentation for your landlord or for reimbursement purposes.
Will you talk directly to my landlord instead of me?
Yes, happy to — just give us their contact info.
What if I damaged the appliance myself — will you still fix it?
Yes, we repair appliances regardless of the cause; who pays is a separate conversation between you and your landlord.
Does my landlord have to fix it right away?
Depends on your lease and ND landlord-tenant law — we’re not able to give legal advice, but a local tenant rights resource or attorney can clarify your specific situation.
Renting and something’s broken?
Call or text and tell us what’s going on. We’ll deal with your landlord directly if that’s easier, or give you paperwork you can pass along.