Who is responsible for repairing a stove that is furnished but has non-functioning burners after a tenant moves in?

In rental agreements, landlords typically have a responsibility to maintain and repair essential appliances provided with the unit, including stoves. A stove is considered a vital part of the rental property if it was included as part of the lease agreement. Therefore, if a stove that the landlord furnished has non-functioning burners after the tenant moves in, it falls under the landlord's duty to ensure that the premises are habitable, which includes all major appliances in working order.

Landlords are required to provide safe, habitable living conditions, and appliances that are included in the rental agreement are part of that obligation. Thus, if the stove was not functioning properly at the time of move-in or shortly after, the landlord is responsible for the repairs needed to restore it to working order, ensuring the tenant can enjoy the use of the included amenities. This maintenance responsibility stems from general housing laws and regulations designed to protect tenants and ensure that rentals are safe and livable.