Does my landlord have to fix exterior plugs?
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Does my landlord have to fix exterior plugs?
After living in our rental for about a month, we discovered that an outlet in the common area outside (we live in a duplex) isn’t working. We’ve reset the breakers, etc. and nothing is working. After emailing our landlord she said she doesn’t cover outside outlets. Then she backpedaled once I pointed out that the common area was listed as part of the property in the lease, therefore under the law she was required to fix it. She keeps coming back with the response that the outlet “isnt utilized”, however I’m not sure what that means or if it is legal; it’s the only outside outlet.
Asked on April 19, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The landlord has an obligation to maintain the common area. I do not understand the reason that she does not want to fix it because nobody is using it. The fact is that you were trying to use it but could not. You should demand her to fix it.
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