Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Electrical outlet responsibility

My business is located in a 4 suite 2 story commercial office building. We have had many problems with the heater not working as well as the exterior lights not working and they are supposed to illuminate the stairs as we exit at night. Last year when I plugged in a portable heater to the outlet the socket sparked and then smoke billowed out. I then pulled out the plug and the prong was burnt into the socket. The landlord sent out an electrician and 9 months later I received a bill from the landlord charging me $110 for ''rough usage.'' I spoke to the property manager and she agreed to waive this fee after I told her what had happened. Today however she called back and said that the landlord is sticking by the bill. My complaint is that 1) this was not rough usage and 2) its the landlord's obligation to make repairs. What are my rights?

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