can a landlord refuse to fix anything if she renegotiates lease and makes rent less?

Answer 1

He/she's entitled to do whatever they want--but so are you!
If he/she refuses to fix anything that does not mean that you
must MAKE DO, or ACCEPT the poor conditions. You have
the right to fix these things on your own--get at least 3 estimates for each thing--and to then present these estimates
to your land(slum)lord. By law--this may differ from state to state--they must reimburse you these costs, either by deducting the costs from the rent or straight out cash.

No one has to accept crappy living conditions just because
a landlord is cheap. But please, do not take my word for it,
research a bit more on this and do your best to know what you are talking about when you confront this person(s).

Best of luck

Answer 2

I don't know where youre asking from but here in texas, if they are using a TAA contract which most properties use, the owner is in default if they don't make the needed repairs to unit and you can move-out as you please because they are in default. But if you agree to the negotiation and you get it in writing then you will probably be held responsible for any and ALL damages to your unit.
I would recommend that you don't agree to this because most of te time landlords are trying to evade responsibility and save as much money as possible by whatever means possible., I know what I'm telling you, I'm a leasing agent.

Answer 3

check your leasing contract with your landlord and see if he sees he wrote that he would fix, it is a binding contract. if not, go see a lawyer. if you have a contract, the only legal way of getting out of a contract is thru a lawyer. chck to see what laws are under affect for your city and state under the legislature of the state. there are rights under rental laws for all states. if you can not afford a lawyer (building lawyer) call an office anyways. the first consulation is usually free and if you still can not afford them , maybe they can give you some tips on what to do. you can also report your landlord to the state, under the renter protect laws, if a landlord refuses to fix any property, you are in your right to sned a complain to the state.

Answer 4

It depends. Here in Louisiana, landlords are required to have heat and a hot water heater that meets the requirements of the units, whatever they may be. I think anything else is of their perogative. That's why they have that stupid waiver clause, "not responsible for damage to tenant's property." Really, really sweet.

Landlords suck, btw. Down here in S.E. Louisiana, they formed a coven. No offense to Wicca.

Answer 5

Depends on the state. In GA the tenant is never responsible for repairs from anything more than general were and tear on the property.

Answer 6

no..............she has to make sure your basic needs like water, gas, and electric are properly met...............unless you agree to fix it yourself.