Landlord obligated to renovate shower?

Question

There was a leak in the apartment below me and my shower had to be opened up. So the maintenance people knocked out a chunk of the wall of my shower. I’m wondering, since my shower is older (6 years since I’ve moved in and probably even older) if my landlord had any obligation to renovate the shower? Are there any...

Answer 1

Your landlord is under no obligation to renovate the bath, shower, or any other portion of the rental unit.

There are no laws locally state or federal that require a landlord to do any rehab work on a rental at all.

The rental must be in a habitable condition. This is the only requirement of a rental.

You might ask your landlord anything you so desire to include about remodeling your bathroom. I am able to answer your question now.

The answer is no. It is not cost effective for your landlord to remodel your rental unit. There is no financial advantage for your landlord.

I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

Answer 2

6 years old is NOT old for a shower. Most are in for way longer than that. There is no need at all for a renovation to it

Answer 3

There are no laws forcing any private landlord of upgrading the places they privately own. If you want to have an updated bathroom, then you need to request to pay for it yourself or go buy your own place. BTW - 6 years is considered very new for a bathroom. Most last 15+ years easy before a homeowner considers a renovation.

Answer 4

He is obligated to fix the problem and put the shower in good working condition, nothing less. However, if the shower really needs renovation you coud ask him about doing it. In this case he'd probably have to do it eventually anyhow (when looking for a new tenant or to sell the place down the road) so may as well do it now.

Answer 5

Asking would be ridiculous. He is obligated to fill the hole and make it usable again. That is all.

Answer 6

all he has to do is return it to the original condition he is not obligated to up grade it but can choose to do so if he likes

Answer 7

I can't imagine why. Showers should last a lot longer than just 6 years. I'd say they should last at least 20 years, maybe closer to 40.

Answer 8

It must work- it does not have to be pretty.

Answer 9

The wall will be repaired. The landlord does not have to renovate if they don't have the time/money/interest in doing so.

Answer 10

No. He has obligation only to repair it to working condition. A full renovation is not required.