What obligation does the landlord have to fix the leaks around the windows?
I try to keep my thermostat down even though it does get pretty chilly from the wind blowing in. I live in Oklahoma. Tenant’s attorney Kellman: In Oklahoma the statutes are very general as to maintaining the dwelling. The landlord simply needs to make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the tenant’s dwelling unit and premises in a fit and habitable condition. Since the law in that state seems to go no further, one must wonder if broken windows allowing cold wind to blow into the house violates the law. A common sense evaluation would conclude that it does. In California, our laws are much more specific and leave less to chance in determining what is acceptable versus substandard housing. Here, you could rely on a specific law which covers your situation. In California, the landlord must maintain the dwelling with effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior walls, including unbroken windows and doors. Therefore, broken windows allowing the wi
