Stained Countertops (by Tina [CA]) Feb 26, 2018 12:32 PM
Stained Countertops (by TenantWhisperer [MA]) Feb 26, 2018 12:52 PM
Stained Countertops (by Vee [OH]) Feb 26, 2018 2:02 PM
Stained Countertops (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Feb 26, 2018 2:18 PM
Stained Countertops (by Mike45 [NV]) Feb 26, 2018 3:51 PM
Stained Countertops (by RR78 [VA]) Feb 26, 2018 6:00 PM
Stained Countertops (by AllyM [NJ]) Feb 26, 2018 6:37 PM
Stained Countertops (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Feb 26, 2018 10:47 PM
Stained Countertops (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Feb 27, 2018 10:55 AM
Stained Countertops (by razorback_tim [AR]) Feb 27, 2018 11:33 AM
Stained Countertops (by cjo'h [CT]) Feb 27, 2018 9:20 PM
Stained Countertops (by Laura [MD]) Feb 28, 2018 3:03 PM
Stained Countertops (by Tina [CA]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 12:32 PM Message:
State Specific Question About: CALIFORNIA (CA)
I recently moved out of my apartment located in Los Angeles County after living there for about 4 years. When I left, the granite on the kitchen counter next to the stove was darker than it was when I first moved in due to oil stains from cooking. While living there, I noticed that whenever anything wet was put on the counters it'd always leave a dark, wet mark for a period of time, which shouldn't happen with granite if it's properly sealed.
If the granite is commercial grade (lower quality), and not properly sealed (nor kept up with resealing), am I as the tenant responsible for repairs or replacement of the granite? I would think it was the landlord's responsibility to properly seal and keep up the sealant on their counter tops. Not doing this made it easier to stain.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated, thank you. --69.75.xxx.xxx |
Stained Countertops (by TenantWhisperer [MA]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 12:52 PM Message:
I REALLY like my Mazda Miata, so I take care to park it away from other cars.
Sure, it's their responsibility to not hit my car but I take precautions anyway because I live in the REAL world.
That said, I would have sealed the granite prior to movein and resealed it every 6 months.
Is the tenant liable? Yes, but you live in the REAL world.
--73.16.xxx.x |
Stained Countertops (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 2:02 PM Message:
I think the stains could have migrated where a seam was not sealed, but if granite has this ongoing problem a hot spot pad would have prevented this, I do not have granite for the bacteria trap problem, did not know it discolors from heat. --76.188.xxx.xx |
Stained Countertops (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 2:18 PM Message:
There are any number of reasons for stains on granite since it is so porous. I think in this instance it falls to the LL. It needs to be sealed annually at a minimum. The LL's failure to do so is the problem. This would be considered normal wear and tear in our courts. --71.75.xx.xx |
Stained Countertops (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 3:51 PM Message:
I think the essential question is: Would/should the Tenant know that the countertop needs to be sealed periodically? If so, why didn't the T take care of this?
Interesting issue.
--71.38.xx.xxx |
Stained Countertops (by RR78 [VA]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 6:00 PM Message:
It should have been in the lease if tenant was required to seal it.
A lot would not know if they have not had granite before about all the maintainance.
I would not want it in a rental. Have to be to careful. And sealers seem to be water based.
So a lot of chemicals can strip it back off. Water base is safer if you put it on thick and some ends up in your food. --73.177.xxx.xx |
Stained Countertops (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 6:37 PM Message:
I heard a long time ago that granite stains so I did not choose it for any counter tops in my rentals. I think the landlord made a bad choice and it's not your fault.
My solution for stained or cut counter tops is to buy a really high end cutting board and glue it down over the problem. It looks very nice. --73.33.xxx.xxx |
Stained Countertops (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Feb 26, 2018 10:47 PM Message:
Tina,
Has the landlord complained or charged you?
I've bought a lot of granite and never heard the terms "commercial grade" or "low quality".
If you noticed the discoloration starting why didn't you contact the landlord? Or search online for how to clean granite?
BRAD
--68.51.xx.xxx |
Stained Countertops (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: Feb 27, 2018 10:55 AM Message:
BRAD:
Low-grade granite is often termed “commercial grade.” Though mid- or high-grade slabs are sold at a thickness of either 3/4 inch or 1 1/4 inch, a low-grade granite slab is usually of a thinner cut, such as 3/8 inch. Its colors are not unusual, and it often requires a piece of plywood backing for additional strength. --71.75.xx.xx |
Stained Countertops (by razorback_tim [AR]) Posted on: Feb 27, 2018 11:33 AM Message:
The key question is whether these stains are ordinary wear and tear or damages. If they are damages the tenant is responsible. If they are ordinary wear and tear the LL is responsible. It seems to me that this is similar to stains anywhere else. The tenant is responsible for treating the property in such a way that stains do not occur. Most would agree that stains on flooring, walls, plumbing fixtures, etc are damages and I would expect the same to apply to counters regardless of the materials. --70.182.xx.xx |
Stained Countertops (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Feb 27, 2018 9:20 PM Message:
Tina,there's an old saying "if you can't stand the heat,stay out of the kitchen",I think it also applies here.We have lived in this house for Forty some years,don't have Quartz or granite,just regular laminate on the counter tops,there are still no burn marks on the counter tops.We always use the stove for cooking ,also the oven,never able to use the counters tops to heat up things,maybe there's something I still don't understand...........charlie.........of course Like I said before I'm only a country boy..................................................................................... --174.199.x.xxx |
Stained Countertops (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: Feb 28, 2018 3:03 PM Message:
This issue use to come up on the Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs with some regularity, the short answer is yes you the tenant are responsible for the damage. --108.51.xxx.xxx |
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