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When are repairs considered safety issues?
I am in a rental lease for 1 year. There is a clause that states that I must pay for any repairs that fall under $250.00. I had to call a plumber to snake out my sewer drains that lead to the main one outside. He pulled out a couple of handfuls of tree roots. I need to know if this is considered a repair or does this fall under a safety issue since it was coming up from the...
05/03/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Michigan | #3702As a tenant what are my options if the landlord does not fix the heat and it is cold?
As a tenant, what can I do if the landlord has not fixed the boiler and there has not been any heat for at least five weeks? It's cold!
04/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Michigan | #2785What can I do to force the landlord into making repairs that may cause medical problems?
What are my rights when my landlord does not do anything about needed repairs that could cause harmful medical conditions?
04/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Virginia | #2604How do I locate the owner of my condo to make needed repairs?
I can't locate the owner of my rental condo. The air-conditioner broke down. It's hot in the condo, and I can't get in touch with him. I won't pay the rent until I reach him. What should I do? I first entered into a lease with The Property Management, which were rental units that changed to condos. When my unit was sold. I was given a person's name, tele#, and address. Well th...
04/02/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Florida | #2519