Can I apply for rent refund if the house leaks?

If the house leaks water, which affects the normal living and use, you can withdraw the rent. The lessor shall perform the maintenance obligations of the lease item and keep the lease item in line with the agreed purpose within the lease term. If the lease item cannot be used due to reasons not attributable to the lessee, the lessee may terminate the contract.

legal ground

Article 708 of the Civil Code The lessor shall deliver the lease item to the lessee as agreed, and keep the lease item in line with the agreed purpose during the lease period. Article 712 The lessor shall perform the maintenance obligations of the lease item, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Article 724 Where the lease item cannot be used due to any of the following circumstances, the lessee may terminate the contract: (1) The lease item is sealed up or detained by a judicial organ or an administrative organ according to law; (2) The lease right is disputed; (3) The leased property violates the mandatory provisions of laws and administrative regulations on the conditions of use.