Repairs to a Rental Unit - Landlord's Duty To Make Repairs

Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on a landlord's legal duty to repair rental property. The Landlord has a duty to provide their tenant with housing that is safe, sanitary, and secure. However, your landlord has no duty to repair damages caused by you or your guests or to make improvements, such as painting the walls or replacing faded carpet, unless he or she specifically agreed to do so.