Telephone Installation Charges
A tenant that rents a apartment connected to my house has asked to hook up a landline telephone. This has never been an issue with tenants in the past since they used cell phones. She said I am required to supply a working telephone line. This can be done but it costs $100 to make the necessary connections. She is withholding this amount from her rent. I know I have to have the capability of her being able to have a telephone but does the necessary work have to be done at my expense. This was never discussed when I rented her the apartment.
If it is not my responsibility, can I give her a 3-day notice to quit or pay rent for this amount owing on the rent?