Legal Definitions - tenantable repair

Definition: A repair that makes a property suitable for living in at the present time.

Example: If a tenant reports a leaky roof, the landlord must make a tenantable repair to fix the roof so that the tenant can live in the property without any harm or danger.

Explanation: Tenantable repair refers to the repairs that a landlord must make to ensure that the property is habitable and safe for tenants to live in. The example of a leaky roof illustrates how a tenantable repair is necessary to fix a problem that could cause harm or danger to the tenant. Without a tenantable repair, the property would not be fit for present habitation.