My mother has had nothing but problems with her landlord since the day she moved into her rented house. The latest problem is having to do with the water. (which by the way they have had problems in the past about this too) They turned off her water earlier in the day and said they don't know when they will be back to turn it back on. Is there some law protecting renters against stuff like this, shouldn't it be against the law to leave someone without water for days? She is having to come to my house to shower and such, which is a really big inconvience to all of us involved since we live across town from one another. We live in Missouri, and any information reguarding renters rights would be appreciated.
2006-09-19 16:19:01 · 6 answers · asked by Lilat180 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok sorry I wasn't more clear the first time. Her landlady turned off the water because there are MANY, MANY problems with the plumbing and they are trying to "fix" the problems. My mother has never been late on her rent, she was not late on her water bill either. The city didn't turn off the water the plumbers that the landlady hired did.
2006-09-19 16:38:01 · update #1
Landlord tenant law varies by state. In many states, an apartment can be deemed uninhabitable if it lacks water or heat, and you can deduct the rent for the uninhabitable days or cancel the lease after a certain length of time of uninhabitibility. Check the link I have provided for more Missouri-specific information.
2006-09-19 16:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go on line and look up Renter's Rights on line. I live in Michigan and my water has been shut off 2 times now. If the bill isn't paid then that is what the City does. She can make arrangements with the Utility company for payment and then maybe the water will be turned back on.
2006-09-19 16:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by buzy_bug_452000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord shouldn't shut the water off she should go in the basement & turn it back on I know I would lol.You must have running water every day I'm a landlady it's illegal .Call the building inspector & tell him the situation.Good Luck
2006-09-19 16:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are way too many laws governing rentals, as a landlord, I know 98 percent favor the renter. But, she does not have to submit to abuse of this kind. Is she behind on her rent? or slow paying it? They may be trying to get her to move without evicting her. What ever she does needs to be documented. e-mail or regular mail.
2006-09-19 16:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she does have rights regarding maintenance issues like this. I assume the water is off due to a leak somewhere. The landlord has to make repairs in a timely manner. Contact fair housing if problems persist.
2006-09-19 16:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by jperk1941 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 13:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by ayoub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋