My building just went through a long re-working of the gas lines and we were without gas for several months. But the repairs made, which include moving the gas meter so that it is hanging open over the fridge, and installing new gas lines that are visible. Also the area where they installed the gas meter basically has plywood taped to the wall and is not finished.
They reduced rent while the gas was turned off, but raised it back to the normal amount as soon as the gas was turned on. But I'm still living with a hideous open pipe in my kitchen, a visible gas meter and various cosmetic damages (holes in the ceiling, tiles broken, microwave damaged during installation of the pipes, etc).
I no longer have as appealing an apartment as I did when I signed my lease. The gas does work, but am I entitled to a lower rent because of how hideous the repairs are? Or can I break my lease?