It depends on the nature of the repair.
Your responsibility (art. 19): routine maintenance work and simple repairs linked to normal use, in particular doors, windows, glazing, locks, electrical fittings, tiling, paintwork, as well as the repair or replacement of taps and sanitary fittings.
The landlord's responsibility (art. 10): he is required to maintain the premises and to carry out all repairs necessary for their preservation. He also warrants defects that you could not have detected on entry (art. 9). A water heater that fails for lack of maintenance the landlord should have provided therefore falls within a defect whose repair is his responsibility.
The procedure to follow:
- Inform the landlord through legal channels (registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt) as soon as possible (art. 18).
- If he does nothing within one month, you can obtain from the court an order setting the amount of the repairs, authorizing you to carry them out, and to deduct their cost from the rent (art. 10).
Never deduct rent on your own initiative: go through the court (art. 10 and art. 21).
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+−When can a landlord evict you in Morocco?
Landlords can evict for three reasons: dwelling recovery, demolition for repairs, or late rent. They must give two months' notice and pay one year's rent plus moving expenses.
+−Am I allowed to sublet my apartment, for example on Airbnb?
Subletting without written landlord consent is prohibited for residential premises. Unauthorized Airbnb rentals can result in eviction and lease termination.
+−By how much can my landlord raise my rent and how often?
The increase is limited to once every three years, capped at 8% for residential and 10% for professional use, with a special regime for rents below 400 dirhams.
Ceci est une information juridique générale, et non un conseil juridique. Pour un conseil adapté à votre situation, consultez un avocat inscrit au barreau au Maroc.
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