Is it the landlord’s responsibility to make certain that a rental home is clean and healthy for a tenant?
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Is it the landlord’s responsibility to make certain that a rental home is clean and healthy for a tenant?
For example: a ome flooded in fesus infected waters and the landlord offered to share half of the expense. Shouldn’t they pay the full amount since its their home?
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You are correct that it is the landlord's responsibility to provide you with a clean and healthy rental and to pay the entire cost of the repairs resulting from the flood. The landlord's failure to do so is a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. This is a health and safety issue.
You can sue the landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability. It would also be advisable to contact your local housing code inspector to insure the landlord's compliance.
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