Tenant Rights California: No Hot Water

[Jonathan Safa]

Hey guys, 

Just moved into a new place in Orange County. My landlord had the gas disconnected. When I moved into the place, I called the gas company to have the service set up. They cannot set up gas for another 16 days. That means, no hot water, no kitchen, and no heater (I know it's Socal, but still, it's December), for another 16 days. 

Is it legally right for me to pay rent on a rental in which I cannot live for another 17 days? 

In my mind, the landlord should have kept the utilities on, and in his name, until the time I move in and have them transferred into my name to ensure this exact situation did not happen. 

Thanks! 
Jonathan 

[Carol C.]

@Jonathan Safa - I'm not an attorney, but from your post I don't believe the plumbing and gas facilities don't work - they work, the account just hasn't started yet and that's not your landlord's fault.