Notice of defects in a rented home, with a rent reduction request (Romania)

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The notice in which a tenant in Romania tells the landlord about defects in the home — a broken installation, damp, heating that does not work — and asks for them to be fixed by a set date. Because the defects reduce the use of the home, it also asks for a proportionate rent reduction, under the landlord's warranty in arts. 1790–1791 of the Civil Code.

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Common questions

Who pays for repairs in a rented home in Romania?

The landlord carries out the repairs needed to keep the home fit for use (arts. 1786 and 1788 of the Civil Code). The tenant bears only minor repairs arising from ordinary use, and answers for any damage the tenant causes.

Can the rent be reduced until the defects are fixed?

Yes. The landlord answers for defects that prevent or reduce the use of the home (art. 1790). If the landlord does not remove them as soon as possible, the tenant is entitled to a proportionate rent reduction; if they are so serious that the tenant would not have rented the home knowing of them, the tenant may terminate the agreement, and damages can be claimed for any loss (art. 1791 of the Civil Code). The reduction asked for should match how much the use of the home is affected.

Why tell the landlord in writing?

Because the tenant must report defects the landlord has to fix, and a written notice with the date they were found shows from when the rent reduction runs. Photographs attached strengthen it, and proof of receipt makes it count against the landlord.