Landlord's responsibility?

Question

According the New Mexico State Bar a landlord must:
Supply running water, a reasonable amount of hot water and reasonable heat in the dwelling unit at all times.

I assume that means making sure the plumbing, hot water, and heater are in working order and not that a landlord must pay gas and water, right?

Account Closed · Answer

I'm not in New Mexico, but I've never heard of a landlord being required to pay the utilities. I'm sure it means that you just need to have those things in working order.

George Paiva · Answer

In CT the landlord must:

provide a clean apartment when the tenant moves in; clean common areas (hallways, stairs, yards, entryways); keep hallways and entryways lighted well; and, keep plumbing and heating systems working (both hot and cold running water).

correctly repaired and safe stairways, porches, floors, ceilings and walls; good locks on the doors to the apartment; safe fire exits from the building; two electrical outlets in each room; viewing devices on doors that open onto a hallway (in some communities); extermination service if the apartment is infested with pests or rodents; and a smoke detector that is in working order.

Chris Martin · Answer

Interesting wording... not something I would write, but here is the state code. I agree with James Vermillion

James Vermillion · Answer

The final part of that paragraph provides exceptions, one of them being if the water is in control of the resident and provided by a utility connection.  I understand it to mean the tenant had to have access not that the landlord has to pay.

Andrea M. · Answer

Supply meaning you can't rent a unit without those items in place and in working order.

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