Repairs and Maintenance are carried out by the landlord for the rental property.  Landlords are legally held liable for the upkeep of the rental property to liveable conditions as expressed clearly in local housing codes.  If a landlord doesn’t meet his or her legal obligations, a tenant can have several options such as paying less rent, withholding rent until problem is fixed, get a partial refund of past rent, or repairing the issue and charging the landlord for the service.  Tenants should understand local and state laws to understand possible rights and remedies available before taking any action such as withholding rent.  It is important to note that tenants are also responsible for keeping the rental property in good shape by keeping it clean and sanitary.