landlord refuses to make repairs or spray for insects . i have given him written noticeabout two months ago and he has sone nothing.
2006-08-07 09:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by worktill12 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your best bet is to give him a tird warning, sent by certified mail, return receipt. If that gets no results do not withhold your rent, go to landlord-tenant court in your county (a better bet is a tenant ombudsman id your county has one.)
They may see things your way, or perhaps not, but if you fail to pay rent your landlord will take you to landlord-tenant court to have you evicted. If a court order to do it doesn't get it done hire a lawyer to hold your rent in escrow until it gets done, he can write a letter to your landlord every month telling him where the money is and that he is collecting interest but has to pay the legal fee of administering the account.
You'll probably still get evicted but you won't have bugs or a hole in the ceiling.
2006-08-07 09:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
General rule is that you can only withhold rent if the premises are not fit for habitation. For anything more specific, look up "Landlord/Tenant" law for your state. It may be in the state property code.
2006-08-07 09:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your lease. Worse comes to worse, do the repairs yourself, and deduct the money from the rent. Most landlords are cheap bastards.
2006-08-07 09:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by fairchild 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not unless there is a repair clause in the contract, and this would be an unusual contract!
If you repair it and the landlord dose not wish to reimburse you, your just out the repair bill!
Sorry, good luck
2006-08-07 09:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think just as long as you can show proof that that money for rent is being saved like ina saving account adressed to rent and keep track of your notices so if the land lord says he was never told you have proof of rent savings and notices good luck
2006-08-07 09:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you should consult a lawyer about this, it really differs per state. I do know that in some states it is legal if it is a health risk.
2006-08-07 09:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by megsi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the world of renting. You will need to consult an attorney on this one, because there are so many loopholes, etc. If you cannot do that, I would suggest you rent another place when your lease expires.
2006-08-07 09:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDING ON THE STATE. IN TENNESEE YOU CAN AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE TO LANDLORD STATING REPAIRS NEEDING DONE. LOOK UP YOUR STATES LAWS ON RENTERS RIGHTS.
2006-08-07 09:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by keavysunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋