Who pays for repairs while the tenancy is running?

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• Martin (Soycasero)Equipo SoycaseroSep 20, 2026

  The landlord must carry out the repairs needed to keep the property habitable, unless the damage is attributable to the tenant. The small repairs arising from ordinary use fall to the tenant.

  That is article 21 of the LAU. Improvement works are a separate matter with their own regime in article 22.

  From abroad the difficulty is rarely the law and almost always the logistics: who instructs the trade, who opens the door, who pays first. That can be settled in advance, for instance with a regular local tradesperson and a value below which work may be instructed without asking you. Where a specific fault falls is decided case by case, and in a dispute with legal help.

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