i moved in to a duplex in dt memphis.i know that the area is going through some changes but does that excuse a landlord from doing his duties? i mean icant even get my LIGHTS turned on because he dosen't want to call code inspection. it has been 3 weeks since i told him that he had to call them.MLGW will not turn my lights on until he has the inspection done.i need HELP!!!!! it is costing me at least $30-35 a day just to live.myrent is only about $6-7 aday.
2006-06-15 02:25:59 · 8 answers · asked by Brownsugga 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your Landlord is liable. He needs to provide these services for you. Below is the statue from the TN Real Esate Comission. Call a lawyer and sue this guy. Be sure to keep really good records to prove your case in court.
66-28-304. Maintenance by landlord.
(a) The landlord shall:
(1) Comply with requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;
(2) Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition;
(3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition; and
(4) In multi-unit complexes of four (4) or more units, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste from common points of collection subject to § 66-28-401(3).
(b) If the duty imposed by subdivision (a)(1) is greater than any duty imposed by any other paragraph of subsection (a), the landlord's duty shall be determined by reference to subdivision (a)(1).
(c) The landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling, but only if the transaction is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord.
(d) The landlord may not treat performance of the separate agreement described in subsection (c) as a condition to any obligation or performance of any rental agreement.
[Acts 1975, ch. 245, § 2.104; T.C.A., § 64-2824.]
2006-06-15 04:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Christian T 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are no excuses for slumlords. You have to pay rent while you are there. But you can also file a lawsuit against this person. Keep records of your contacts with the person, i.e., put it in writing.
I lived in an apartment that was becoming infested with mice. I wrote the rental office three times. But check this out, after the third letter, I called HOUSING AUTHORITY (you have one too). (1) They asked me if I payed rent every month, yes. (2) Have you given them at least three chances to rectify the problem, yes, I have copies of the letters that I sent them.
I went on the tell them that my cabinets had roach eggs falling out of them, the refrigerator had pets in it and the oven baked a cake in 15 minutes and then it was burned.
We will be out there tomorrow to inspect the facility. When I came home from work that next day I had all new appliances and not more pets!!!
Do the right thing, you continue to be legal, but use your head...
2006-06-15 02:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by Dancer3d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complaining on your housing branch is a initiate, fairly because of the fact it's going to in all hazard rigidity your landlord into doing something, yet no longer paying hire will basically provide your landlord grounds to evict you (and in all hazard undesirable criminal battles later). and prefer the above poster mentioned, seem for a sparkling place to stay basically in case the home is deemed uninhabitable.. it is going to reason a extensive headache. Is there something on your hire settlement that stipulates that the owner will save up on maintenance and stuff? tell her that the mildew is going to be a well being threat to your loved ones (which it may desire to finally become) and which you particularly decide for to ward off that from happening. Nag her common in case you could desire to.. basically get it completed!
2016-12-08 09:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, I would advise checking through your lease with a lawyer. You may or may not have the right to withold your rent, but you should find that your landlord has the legal responsibility to deal with any maintenance on the property. If you do this, then your lawyer will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
2006-06-15 02:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by Toutatis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dependent upon the state law and the exact terms of your lease, you may or may not be able to withhold the rent.
With regards to your situation however, I suggest finding a tenant's council in your town or a nearby town and ask them their advice.
You want to thuroughly read your lease and try to research the applicable state laws. While you most likely ar enot allow to withhold rent, you might be able to leave the place entirely without facing any penalty. Though at that low rent, you may not want to consider that option.
2006-06-15 02:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by Chris L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He owns the property he has a legal obligation to fix it, If he refuses to fix what is broken and or needs fixing in your duplex, then you yourself can take him to court, and sue him for unsecure living conditions.
2006-06-15 02:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by farside76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you cannot spend it. You can put the rent in an escrow account and refuse to turn it over to him until he fixes the problems.
2006-06-15 03:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by kitcat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the case to the atuhorities else quit the place
2006-06-15 02:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋