A tenant in Washington was renting an apartment that was damaged after a pipe broke within a wall, causing severe water damage. The water leak was not caused by the tenant. The landlord repaired the unit, but the repairs are of poor quality. The tenant is arguing that he should get a rent reduction due to the poor quality of the repairs, unless the landlord improves the repairs to the point that the apartment is in a condition at least as good as it was in when they rented the apartment. The landlord says that he does not have to meet that standard, and is entitled to full rent as long as the apartment is habitable. Who is correct?

