Tenant and Landlord
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Question
In a cold bathroom that requires heating in winter, can the tenant force the landlord to agree to hang the heater on the wall? (1. Because it heats better. 2. Because there is not much space on the floor, etc., and observe what the world does.) The landlord claims that making holes in the wall ruins its appearance. Thank you.
Answer
Hello,
If the holes can be properly sealed afterward, and due to the cold in the area, it is necessary, the tenant can demand the landlord to act according to the custom of the country.
If it causes damage to the wall that cannot be repaired, such as with ceramics, it requires discussion.
Source
See Choshen Mishpat, Siman 314