Tenancy LawWorks

Tenancy law: I have done some renovation work in the kitchen of the apartment I am renting. Can I ask the landlord to reimburse me?

When faced with repair in rented properties, the first thing to clarify is who pays, to avoid undertaking work that won’t be not reimbursed. Lawrence will enlighten you on this subject.  Minor maintenance work These repairs will generally be at the tenant’s expense, as they are part of the “usual” maintenance of the rented property, unless otherwise provided for in…
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Tenancy law: My dishwasher has been broken for several months and the management does nothing. What can I do?

The tenant can demand the repair of a defect in the leased property by the lessor, if it appears during the rental period. The defect must be legally recognised. Minor maintenance is at the expense of the lessee, who cannot therefore demand financing from the landlord.  If the tenant is responsible for the damage, he will have to pay the repair costs himself! The property has a defect if the…
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