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    Default Re: Repair Responsibility

    Have you specifically informed the landlord that its a hazard and someone could get hurt? If the landlord thinks that the gutter has just broken off the home he may not see it as urgent in any way. If he knows its a hazard he might take quicker action.

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    What does your lease say about this?

    Beyond what the lease says, the tenant has exclusive possession of the premises. If the tenant is aware of a dangerous condition and doesn't take reasonable action to remove the danger or at least warn others, the tenant could be held liable to anyone injured as a result of the dangerous condition.
    So you think that a tenant should crawl up a ladder to access the second floor to remove a gutter the rest of the way? No way should the tenant do that. It's hazardous.

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