Who is responsible for the costs in case of damage to the refrigerator?

Questioner

My son lives in a 1 room apartment Now he's going to move soon The handle of the refrigerator is broken and the freezer compartment lid is also broken. The refrigerator is part of the rental agreement. The parts are temporarily unavailable. Now the landlord says that my son has to pay 85 euros and later also the costs for a mechanic. Now my question is, is the tenant or the landlord responsible for the costs?

Lawyer

Your son also rents the refrigerator. He should perform normal and easy maintenance. If he fails to do so and the refrigerator breaks down as a result, he can be held liable for the careless use. The question then remains whether the current value of the refrigerator is higher than the costs of repair and restoration, because replacing the refrigerator is a task for the landlord after a term has elapsed. That term is related to the quality and current value. Ask afterwards.