Property Maintenance Obligations in Indonesia

In long-term (yearly) rentals and apartments in Indonesia, the task of physical property care is divided following the principle of "usage as a good family head" under public civil regulation.

Legal Disclaimer: This educational guide is purely a general market representation, not a legally binding substitute.

Landlord's Obligations

Article 1550 of the Civil Code states that the owner/lessor guarantees the following rights to the lessee:

• Handing over the sealed residence in a good, maintained condition, free from disputes.
• Maintaining the asset so that it functions properly.
• Technical Responsibilities: Generally covers failures of structural installation (severe roof leaks, essential cracked walls affecting the structure, main building water pipes).

Tenant's Obligations

Article 1583 of the Civil Code details daily cleaning responsibilities for the party enjoying the facilities:

• All "minor" repairs (light bulb changes, dead bulbs, Air Conditioner (AC) servicing during the span of their stay which must be washed every 3/4 months).
• All furniture tool damages due to careless use by the applicant.
• In Indonesia, it is common to find that for light maintenance below a certain nominal price (e.g. claims under IDR 500,000 or IDR 1,000,000), this is purely borne automatically by the tenant, and very expensive damages above that nominal figure which are not tenant carelessness are burdened on the property owner.

It is highly essential to include the terms of this delegation in detail within the chapters of the Contract.