Electrical and gas problems in your rental unit can put you at immediate risk of serious illness, serious injury, and even death. These problems are often an emergency, and if you notify your landlord of any issues with your electrical system or gas appliances/heating units, your landlord needs to take very swift action.
Unfortunately, sometimes landlords put the lives of their tenants in jeopardy because they are slow to make needed fixes, or they try to deny responsibility altogether — even though it is clear the landlord has a duty to address the problem.
The good news is that a dedicated tenant attorney can help you take legal action when facing electrical and gas problems in your rental unit. Contact Sue My Landlord today to talk with a Colorado electrical and gas problems lawyer who can help you if you are being put in danger or if your home has become unlivable due to the issues.
Common Electrical and Gas Problems in Colorado
Electrical and gas problems in a rental property can range from minor inconveniences to serious hazards that pose an immediate health and safety threat to you and others. Common electrical and gas problems a landlord could potentially be responsible for fixing include:
- Overloaded circuits
- Outdated wiring
- Problems with gas appliances
- Flickering lights
- Dead outlets
- Malfunctioning smoke or CO2 detectors
- Improper ventilation
- Hazardous gas utility connections
These types of issues can have serious — even life-threatening — consequences. You could be exposed to dangers such as electrical fires, gas explosions, or toxic gas leaks that cause severe illness or death. For this reason, Colorado law requires landlords to address these hazards and gives tenants legal remedies when landlords fail to meet those obligations.
How a Colorado Electrical and Gas Problems Attorney Can Help
Colorado has a warranty of habitability that applies to rental units. The warranty of habitability means that if you rent a property, you have the right to expect it will be safe and livable, or habitable. C.R.S. 38-12-505(4) makes clear that this right extends to expecting that your electrical system will work as promised.
Unfortunately, utility problems with the gas or electrical system can and do make your property uninhabitable in many situations. This means your landlord has a time limit to fix the issues and may need to provide you with an alternative living space if they can’t repair them fast enough.
Since many landlords count on tenants not knowing how to make the rules work for them, you should hire a trusted attorney to help ensure your tenant rights. Our team of experienced attorneys can assist you in important ways, including:
- Gathering evidence of an electrical or gas problem, such as photos, witness statements, expert opinions, and maintenance logs.
- Helping you to negotiate with your landlord to correct the problem, so you can hopefully avoid having to go to court
- Representing you in court if your landlord isn’t reasonable in making fixes
- Assisting not just in getting your electrical and gas issues addressed, but also in obtaining damages for any losses resulting from problems with these systems
Contact an Electrical and Gas Problems Lawyer in Colorado Today
Electrical and gas problems are too serious to remain unrepaired. If your landlord has failed to fix any problems, you don’t feel safe at home, or have suffered damages as a result, contact Sue My Landlord today at (720) 783-7368 to schedule a free consultation with a Colorado tenants’ rights lawyer who can help you.
