Short answer
The landlord must maintain the property’s fitness for the agreed use. Routine repairs usually fall to the tenant. Responsibility for a particular cost depends on the cause, type of work, agreement and necessity.
Practical example
A worn-out main water system may be treated differently from a tap damaged by the tenant’s negligence. Deducting every repair from rent without assessment is unsafe.
What to do
Notify the owner immediately. Keep photographs, the technician’s findings and receipts; agree the work and cost. For urgent necessary repairs, document why waiting for a response was impossible.
Legal basis
Georgian Civil Code — Articles 532, 537, 543, 545, 548. Checked on 28 October 2026. The outcome depends on the contract, facts and evidence.
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This is general information and does not replace a legal assessment of your specific case. The current law and the relevant facts are checked again when you seek advice.