2007-07-30 11:23:42 · 4 answers · asked by rm b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Check your lease...most likely yes.
2007-07-30 11:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chrys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it were listed in the lease agreement. If you're fortunate, there may have been some wording regarding the negligence of fixing things that are broke. And in that event (the landlord doesn't duly fix the broken appliance(s), etc.) the contract is null. But I'll bet that there isn't anything mentioned to that effect as the landlord wouldn't want to be passing out the lease with that kind of wording. There should be a housing and renting agency in the 'blue pages' of the phonebook. Make an appointment or just ask them over the phone if your situation is valid enough to escape the lease terms.
2007-07-30 11:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce Almighty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the A/C is specifically included in the terms of the lease as part of your premises, you have a case for termination. Do NOT have the unit repaired and attempt to deduct from your rent. There are a few states which have statutes covering such situations, but most do NOT.
If your A/C is not specifically included in your rent, consider it an amenity, and not a basis for any withholding of rents or lease termination.
2007-07-30 12:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is no entitlement to a working AC unit. Have it fixed or replaced and deduct it from the rent.
2007-07-30 11:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋