my heater has been broke for 9 months i told my landlord right away to have it fixed but no response.so i was without heat all winter.4 months ago my pipes froze and flooded the whole house ruining the carpet i had to fix the pipes myself and take out the carpet landlord hasent renbursed me for the cost of the pipes or put in new flooring so 2 months ago i stoped paying rent no he is threating eviction,what are my rights,do i have a case?
2007-04-13 12:47:20 · 4 answers · asked by ssmich79@verizon.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Go to your local clerk of court, or small claims court office and ask what your remedy is. The landlord is obligated to provide you with hot water. Did he tell you he would reimburse you for the cost of carpet, etc.? Hope you have a lease, or renter's agreement, or something else in writing, or you could be in trouble. You may just have to go to court with him. If he files an eviction, file a suit against him. You probably may want to sue anyway.
2007-04-13 12:56:58 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given your landlord, why would you want to stay there?!
Assuming you're in the US, you have every right in the world. If there are necessary repairs for the apartment and your landlord hasn't done them in a reasonable time then you can simply walk out on the lease and there is nothing your landlord can do about it. You can also easily take him to small claims court for the costs involved in what you have spent and what it costs to move. Any tenant's rights place can give you the legal details and tell you how to go about getting what you want from the landlord. Stop messing bout asking questions here, go ask the TR organisation in your area, and teach your landlord a strong financial lesson.
2007-04-13 20:37:45 · answer #2 · answered by russ_in_mo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on your tenancy agreement. Generally a landlord is responsible to fix piping, heaters, electric problems, plumbing and so on. A tenant is responsible for light globes, fuses and cosmetic damages. In addition to this, the landlord must make all repairs within a reasonable amount of time.
But this all depends on what you signed. Check what you signed and make sure these are your landlords responsibilities. If they are seek legal advice.
However, your landlord is right to evict you. You cannot refuse to pay rent in order to have your landlord exercise your contractual agreement. He has every right to evict you. However, you would most likely have grounds for breaking your rental agreement and moving out prematurely.
2007-04-13 20:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by xxalmostfamous1987xx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to read the Landlord-Tenant Laws for the state in which you live. In Florida, this is illegal.
2007-04-13 20:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Bob L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋