Common use of Repair and Deduct Clause in Contracts

Repair and Deduct. The Renter shall give a dated written notice (duplicated) to the Owner/Agent to repair or correct defects which are the Owner/Agent’s responsibility as listed in subparagraph (B) above. After a reasonable time (generally 30 days), if the Renter has fulfilled her/his duties under the law, s/he may repair uncorrected defects or have them repaired and deduct the cost of repair from her/his next month’s rent. Repairs must be made in a competent manner at reasonable cost. This remedy cannot be used more than twice in a 12 month period and cannot exceed one month’s rent for each, as provided by California Civil Code Section 1942.

Repair and Deduct. The Renter shall will give a dated written notice (duplicateddu- plicated) to the Owner/Agent to repair or correct defects which are the Owner/Agent’s responsibility responsibil- ity as listed in subparagraph (B) above. After a reasonable time (generally 30 days)time, if the Renter has fulfilled her/his their duties under the law, s/he then they may repair uncorrected uncor- rected defects or have them repaired and deduct the cost of repair from her/his the next month’s rent. Repairs must be made in a competent manner at reasonable cost. This remedy cannot be used more than twice in a 12 month period and cannot exceed one month’s rent for each, as provided by California Civil Code Section 1942.