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Before you start
Distinguish urgent risks from other defects; lack of repair does not automatically justify withholding rent.
Who is this guide for?
Tenants finding defects.
The municipal model illustrates responsibility; your contract and law determine actual duties/deadlines.
The checklist
Record risk and use impact
Safe photo and description.
Do not perform dangerous repairs.
Read repair provisions
Contract and entry annex.
Model deadlines are not universal rights.
Notify the landlord
Notice and delivery proof.
Vague notices hinder review.
Record the outcome
Report/invoice if issued.
Do not confirm work not performed.
Resolve disputes before unilateral action
Evidence file.
Stopping payment may create another dispute.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Can I stop paying until repair?
Do not infer this from reporting alone; check contract/law and seek advice before unilateral financial action.
Reports help us check and update guides.