Going on for 2 1/2 months. I finally sent a regersted letter and she told me to move. I ask for the repairs to be made a she went crazy. What are my rights as a tenant. I have a 1 year lease. I have never been late with the rent. I told her I was not paying it until the repairs were made.
2007-01-20 03:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by Patty 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If these are repairs that the landlord is required to make, and you have already documented that you've requested that the repairs be made, then you can do one of two things:
1) hire someone to fix it, deduct the cost of the repair from your next rent check, and include a copy of the invoice with the reduced rent check. Send it certified.
2) take your landlord to small claims court for specific performance to get her to make the repairs. Of course, even if you get a judgement in your favor, and she actually makes the repairs, she probably won't be open to renewing your lease.
Whatever you do, though, don't just stopping making rent payments. If you do that, the courts will not find in your favor and you may be subject to eviction. Good luck.
2007-01-20 03:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Marko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out. If you withhold rent in some states for any reason other than if the property is uninhabital, the landlord can EVICT YOU! She also has the right NOT to re-rent to you when the lease is finished. And you can't move unless you pay the remainder of your lease or the lease is up, or are transferred (job transfer). Sometimes buying property is another lease-breaker (if you buy a home for instance and need to move in, but ALWAYS consult an attorney because laws vary from state to state). In any case, you need to consult an attorney versed in these matters (real estate attorney). It is good you sent a registered letter as proof, but be careful and proceed with caution. Often, the law is on the side of the landlord. Please don't listen to some of these other people wh answer questions and haven't a clue as to what they are talking about! Half of them are children! believe me, you need the help of a professional!
2007-01-20 13:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link should be able to point you in the right direction. And know that just because you have the right to get the repairs done doesn't mean pushing for it is the right thing for you to do. Sometimes getting out of a bad situation is better than trying to fix it.
Good luck :)
2007-01-20 11:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by datette 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put the rent into an Escrow account until repairs are made. Go see a Att. about this.
2007-01-20 11:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is interesting you ask this we are having the same problem with our place. And we too live in TN, are we neighbors? LOL just playin! but seriously I want to know the answer to this too!! If I find anything out I'll be back to let you know!
2007-01-20 11:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by DeeLicious 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the City on her.
2007-01-20 11:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋