Rav Baruch Meir Levin Question: There was a flood in an apartment and the tenant was forced to move out for a few days while repairs were being done, is he entitled to deduct those days from his rent? Or…

Rav Baruch Meir Levin Question: Reuven signed a lease to rent a townhouse that was in the process of being built. When the construction was completed, he moved in and was surprised to discover that there was no washer and…

Rav Baruch Meir Levin Question: Let’s discuss some specific examples of common repairs. Would a landlord have to pay to fix a clogged toilet? Answer: Clogged toilets are usually caused by negligence on the tenant’s part, which means that the…

Rav Baruch Meir Levin Question: What are a landlord’s obligations to his tenant in regard to repairing things that break of their own accord over the course of the rental? Answer: In the regular case where one rents a specific…