As a tenant, find out more about policies regarding changing, purchasing, and generally replacing lightbulbs.
As a rule of thumb, you should always consult your lease agreement for specific details regarding your obligations as a tenant.
Typically the resident is responsible for purchasing and changing out all lightbulbs in the residence for the duration of their tenancy.
Some examples of exceptions to this policy might be:
- If the light bulb is out of reach and the tenant cannot gain access to it without being in harm's way
- If other underlying electrical issues could cause the tenant to be in harm's way
In these circumstances, the tenant should place a maintenance request online and explain the circumstances preventing them from replacing the lightbulb independently.