Is the renter responsible for fixing the window shutters and window shades that broke?[1]
Whether a renter must fix broken shutters depends on the lease agreement and the cause of the damage. Generally, unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement, if the shutters broke due to normal wear and tear or age and requires a professional to fix, the landlord is responsible for repairs. If, however, the damage was caused by the tenant’s negligence or misuse, or if it is an easy amateur fix, then the tenant is required to fix the shutters or cover the repair costs.
[1] See Michaber 301; 312:17 [Maskir Chayav]; Rama C.M. 314:1 [Maskir not Chayav]; Smeh 314:7 [Mazalo Garam]; Nimukeiy Yosef in name of Ritva [source of Rama]; Ramban Bava Metzia 103a [source of Michaber ibid]; Bava Metzia 103a; Shut Harosh Kelal 35:6; Ketzos Hachoshen 314:1 [Asks on Rama ibid]; Aruch Hashulchan C.M. 314:3-4 [rules like Michaber]; Asher Chanan 1:112; Emek Hamishpat Dinei Sechirus Batim 35-36; Emunasecha Asicha 9 p.41 [Maskir must fix if is Maaseh Uman, if not stated in contract]; Nesiv Hasechirus 4:10 [Maskir must fix]; Mishpat Hasechirus [Tolidano] 5 footnote 4
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