Stove repair calls from tenants are one of the most common maintenance requests for rental properties in Colorado Springs, from Cimarron Hills apartments to single-family rentals near Fort Carson.
What Colorado Law Requires
Under Colorado landlord-tenant law, landlords must maintain appliances included in the rental agreement. If the lease lists a stove, the landlord is responsible for keeping it working. Normal wear and a stove that stops working is the landlord’s responsibility. Colorado courts have generally held that a non-functioning stove makes the unit uninhabitable. Three to five business days is a reasonable response for non-emergency repairs.
What Counts as Tenant Damage
Cracked glass cooktops from impact and knobs broken through misuse are typically tenant damage. A normal failure of an igniter, element, or thermostat from years of use is not.
How to Handle Repair Calls Efficiently
Stove Works works with rental property owners across Colorado Springs. You approve the repair, we coordinate directly with the tenant, and the invoice goes to you. We serve Cimarron Hills, Security-Widefield, Downtown, and the Fort Carson corridor. Learn more about how our repair process works for property managers.
When to Replace Instead of Repair
The 50/50 rule applies in rentals. Read our guide on stove repair vs replacement for a full breakdown. Call Stove Works at (719) 467-3100 and ask about our property manager scheduling.