33-1474. Wrongful failure to supply essential services

A. If contrary to the rental agreement or section 33-1434, the landlord deliberately or negligently fails to supply essential services, the tenant may give reasonable notice to the landlord specifying the breach under tenant's remedies.

B. The rights under this section do not arise until the tenant has given notice to the landlord. Such rights do not arise if the condition was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of his family or other person on the premises with his consent.