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Can you sue a landlord for rent money you have paid when the land lord has no CO and numerous code violations?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. Be sure you call the local inspectional services department, and get a written report. Then, write the landlord and tell them that you won't be paying the rent until the conditions are fixed.
You could file suit against the landlord immediately, or wait for him to file an eviction case against you, then file a counterclaim in that case. You probably look better if you file a suit.
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Can a landlord rent a property that has code violations?
In any situation, if there are code violations, the tenant needs to notify the landlord, and give him an opportunity to correct. Some municipalities require that a landlord get a Certificate of Occupancy from them before renting - check with your local building or health inspector. But, that is an issue between the town and the landlord, not usually the tenant.
What are good reasons to break rental lease without losing the deposit?
Only a serious breach by the landlord - like substantial, ongoing code violations - would allow a tenant to break the lease.
What is Retaliatory Eviction and why is it illegal?
In Massachusetts - many other states - the law prohibits a landlord from prosecuting a no-fault eviction soon after there are uncorrected code violations in the unit. There is an assumption that the tenant is being evicted in retailation for reporting the violations to authorities. The tenant can, however, be evicted for a reason, such as non-payment of rent.
Under what conditions may your driver's license be suspended or possible loss of your license?
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Are you legally entitled to a refund of your rent if you rented an illegal apartment?
That depends on what you mean by illegal, and what state the property is in. Many states have an 'Implied Warranty of Habitability', which means that if there are code violations in the unit, it is technically 'illegal'. Some people use 'illegal' to mean a unit which the landlord never got a permit for. If lack of a permit is the only problem, and everything is fine in the unit, a judge might not order any rent refunded (abated). If there are serious code violations, a judge can order an abatement, depending on the severity and duration of the violations.
Can a home be sold without a certificate of occupancy?
In Massachusetts, in cities which require occupancy permits, the lack of a permit is a prima facia code violation. Judges can award a rent abatement for code violations (forgive some unpaid rent, or direct that the landlord return some rent paid). However, if that is the only violation, and the unit is otherwise fine, the judge might not award an abatement, but simply order the landlord to get the permit.
Can renters be evicted because house is clean but cluttered?
Depends what is states in the tenancy agreement or lease which should have been signed by both the landlord and tenant. If having a clutter free dwelling is stated then ideally a warning should be issued prior to legal action being taken.
What is the penal code in Connecticut for a minor traffic violation?
All violations have their own separate code number.
Will a public defender be provided for traffic violations?
Not for traffic code violations. For more serious offenses (DUI/DWI - vehicular homicide - etc) perhaps.
Can a private citizen be cited for city code violations if the violations are hidden from public view by way of a privacy wall?
get a lawyer to verify the matter you describe
Under most state penal code's traffic violations are classified as?
Misdemeanors
What are the release dates for The Soup Presents - 2007 Housemates Hot Tubs and Health Code Violations?
The Soup Presents - 2007 Housemates Hot Tubs and Health Code Violations was released on: USA: 1 November 2010
