How long can my landlord leave me without a cooker?

How long can a landlord leave you without an oven? A. The law doesn’t state an exact timeframe. It simply says that repairs should be carried out ‘within a reasonable time’.

Can a landlord refuse to insure a kitchen fire?

Cook, 168 Wash. App. 431, 432, 276 P.3d 372, 373 review denied, 175 Wash. 2d 1016, 287 P.3d 11 (2012), which states: “The rule in this state, and the trend nationwide, is that the tenant is a coinsured with her landlord under the landlord’s fire insurance policy, absent a specific provision in the rental agreement or lease to the contrary.

What happens to your rent if your house catches on fire?

A tenant with comparable alternate housing must pay rent to the landlord at the lease rate. D. Other Payments. If a fire is caused by a landlord’s negligence, the landlord may be liable for the tenant’s inconvenience, lost wages, damaged personal property, and lost perishable food.

What are the rules for letting a house on fire?

The rules include ensuring tenants can escape easily in the case of a fire and making repairs to the fabric of the property (such as ceilings) in a timely manner so fire can’t spread easily to other rooms. These rules are particularly relevant if your property is let to tenants furnished.

Can a landlord give a notice to quit after a fire?

Generally, unless the property has been completely leveled, it has not been “entirely destroyed.” If the tenant who caused the damage refuses to vacate, a landlord may give a notice to quit based upon nuisance or waste.

What kind of housing can you get after a fire?

Again, however, any housing typically will be a group temporary shelter meant to provide security and safety until more permanent housing can be found. The Red Cross does promise to help you find “transitional housing” if your home is not ready when you leave the shelter.

What should I do if I have a fire in my house?

An investigative report by an expert (a fire department representative or an insurance adjuster) may be particularly helpful, but do your own investigation as well. Investigate potential damage to neighboring units thoroughly as even a minor incident can cause latent problems for a poorly prepared landlord.