Who is responsible for repairs if a rented house suffers damage to the plumbing or electricity?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man rented a house to live in, and for example, something in the plumbing or electricity was damaged. Is the repair the responsibility of the landlord or the tenant?
Answer:
If the damage was caused by the tenant, it is his responsibility. However, if the damage occurred without any cause from the tenant, it is the responsibility of the house owner, because he is required to provide water for the tenant. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man rented a house to live in, and for example, something in the plumbing or electricity was damaged. Is the repair the responsibility of the landlord or the tenant?
Answer:
If the damage was caused by the tenant, it is his responsibility. However, if the damage occurred without any cause from the tenant, it is the responsibility of the house owner, because he is required to provide water for the tenant. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1400 -2802] من استأجر بيتا وحصل تلف في السباكة أو الكهرباء، على من يكون إصلاحها؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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