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My rented apartment’s wall paint is worn out and unpleasant. Can I force my landlord to get it restored?
My rented apartment was renovated 6 years before I moved in and the landlord has not taken any measures to revamp the house after I moved in. It has been two years now and the paint in the living area and kitchen is all worn out and looks very unpleasant. I usually have a lot of guests over and it is embarrassing for me to have such walls staring at them. I had requested my lan...
11/10/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: ALL | #26504Can I withhold rent from my landlord until such time as necessary repairs are made?
I’m an office clerk living in a rented house with my family of 4 members in Flint, Michigan. I have been repeatedly asking our landlord to repair the roof of the house which is in shambles. The roof has substantially deteriorated in condition due to shoddy patch ups made over the years. He never engages professional help to repair it and does it himself. He is very particular a...
11/09/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Michigan | #26459Can the Landlord Detain a Tenant for a Repair?
Because of the plumbing problems at our house, we also had some problems with our landlord. The landlord wanted us to pay every time we had a problem. I think the landlord make me pay for all the damage. So today I tried to fix the clogged up bathtub by myself. I was almost done fixing it, and I had a lot of things to do today, and I needed to leave soon. Then suddenly the lan...
10/28/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: New Jersey | #25538What Can I Do About Property in Need of Repair if the Landlord Can't be Located?
What recourse does a tenant have when the landlord cannot be located & the property is in disrepair & the tenant is making repairs exceeding $100K?
08/08/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: California | #25297What Can I Do If the Landlord Wants to Charge Me for Excessive Repair Work?
How often does an apartment complex have to replace a vinyl floor in California? I lived in an apartment for 2 years 8 months. During that time my brother in law was cooking and caught the burner on fire. Instead of just smothering the fire he panicked and pulled the burner off of the stove and dropped it on the floor. It made a swirl pattern on the floor. I know I'm responsibl...
07/12/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: California | #25171Is the Landlord Responsible to Pay for Spoiled Food if the Refrigerator Breaks?
My fridge went out and my landlord didn't get it fixed till the next day. I have 300.00 in spoiled groceries now. Is she responsible for the replacement charges since she did nothing till the next day? Also I have black mold visible in 2 spots in the residence, and the tub isn't working and I have drywall that is going to fall in the living room from the tub leaking.
05/05/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #24782Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Termites in an Apartment?
If termites are found in a unit in my building, who is responsible for ridding the building of termites and repair of damage? Obviously they came in from outside. Please confirm that I will only be charged once for one question.
05/01/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Pennsylvania | #24757Can I Retain a Security Deposit for a Tenant's Incomplete Renovation Work?
With owner's (reluctant) permission the tenant undertook a major 'decoration' project (removing a 'lowered' ceiling), but left after removing same but not doing the decorative finishing, painting etc. which was the condition of the agreement. The result is a thoroughly displeasing sight. Tenant insists he did no damage and demands return of the security deposit. Is he correct?...
11/30/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Pennsylvania | #23733Do I Have to Pay for Hotel Expenses While the Tenant's Apartment is Being Repaired?
Our tenant informed us of issues with the wood flooring buckling so after investigating, we found out we needed to replace the floors. We began the work during our tenant's vacation so as to not disrupt his tenancy. However, upon returning from vacation, he let us know he is getting knee surgery and would like us to postpone the staining of the wood to 9/20/10. Unfortunately...
09/10/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #23140Can a Tenant Deduct Repairs from Rent in Wisconsin?
In a commercial lease can the tenant (me) withhold rent for repairs that have not been made by the landlord? He has been notified numerous times - in person, in writing and in telephone conversations. I am a small bakery and there is a water leak in the rear entrance area to my store along with mold / mildew growing on carpet and walls.
09/08/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Wisconsin | #23119