Re: Raccoons in the attic - Landlord Forum thread 324524

Re: Raccoons in the attic by Anonymous on September 16, 2014 @13:45

Iowa law on landlord tenant relations

62A.15 LANDLORD TO MAINTAIN FIT PREMISES.
1. The landlord shall:
a. Comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety.
b. Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition.
c. Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition. The landlord shall not be liable for any injury caused by any objects or materials which belong to or which have been placed by a tenant in the common areas of the premises used by the tenant.
d. Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord.

So unless the raccoon is the tenants pet and caused the damage, it seems that the landlord is responsible for repairs.

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