To furnish or not to furnish – this is the typical question every landlord encounter when considering how to market their rental property in Malaysia. While there’s no simple solution to this question, you will find many good reasons to furnish your apartment. Given that accommodation offered for renting could be either unfurnished or furnished, you should consider which option fits you best.
Furnished Property
Any items offered by the owner in a furnished flat belong to the owner. While this denotes that the landlord is accountable for fixing and replacing any damaged items, it also denotes that the tenant might be held liable for any sort of damages the items sustain throughout their tenancy. Normally, when the damage has happened as a result of their actions, the tenant will need to pay to replace it.
Every time a tenant is checking a property, they check which items will be provided during the tenancy. It’s likely that some of the items will belong to the present tenant if there’s one. He or she might be disappointed if they find these items missing during the moving day.
What Furniture Should You Offer
When the property in Malaysia is described as furnished, it’s reasonable to anticipate not to have to pay for extra items when they move in. Here’s what you should include:
-
A fridge or cooker
-
Blinds or curtains on the windows, ideally stopping the sunlight from entering the room
-
A clothing storage and bed in every bedroom
-
Chairs and tables in dining area
-
Enough seating in the living area
Any furnishings offered by the landlord should also comply with the Fire and Safety Regulations. Even though some owners might offer basic kitchen items like kettle or toaster, they are not obliged to do so. Some of the items tenants might have to offer themselves include:
-
Bedding
-
A washing machine
-
A telephone
-
Iron and ironing board
-
Towels
-
Cutlery
-
Pots and pans
Unfurnished Property
Tenants might prefer to rent an unfurnished property when they have their own amenities and furniture. Landlords renting out this kind of property will still be obliged to offer some sort of window and floor coverings. You might also offer kitchen appliances like cooker, washing machine, and fridge, as well as the air-conditioning and water heaters.
When the property a tenant choose to rent is furnished, but the tenant have their own furniture, they should negotiate with the landlord first to see if the current furniture could be removed from the property. They are not allowed to dispose of any of the items that belong to the owner without getting first a written content.
Inventory
You should always have your own inventory at the start of the tenancy. This will not just each item, which has been offered by you, but will also detail the condition of those items. The inventory must list the condition as well as the cleanliness of each item offered as part of the letting.
