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Can I withhold rent in Oklahoma because our landlord isn't doing anything about the abundance of ants in our home that we told him about the night we moved in?
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∙ 15y ago
If you can, find a solution and then talk to him about payment for the solution. Then, have him sign permission to charge the cost against your rent. Withholding rent rarely works in the tenant's favor. If the solution cannot be handled face-to-face, check on your local landlord/tenant laws.
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How do you legally withhold rent due to landlord not maintaining property such as replacing windows that needed to be replaced since we move in a year ago?
write landlord a letter stating all of this information. make 3 copies; 1 for landlord, 1 for yourself, and 1 for the landlord and tenant association in your area. in this letter state that you would like this done with in the next 3 months( which is more than enough time to replace windows and other such repairs) with this copy sent to the landlord and tenant assoc. they can have you hive then the rent money and they can legally withhold this unless the reapirs are done. contact this agency first to get any addditional info that you may need.
Is it illegal for a present landlord to withhold rental history for any reason?
In many states it is illegal for a landlord to hold from a prospective tenant any material facts in the rental of that unit, such as that a death occurred in that unit. But the tenant would have to prove damages that resulted from the withholding of that material fact.
Do you have to pay rent if the apartment has a problem?
You do if you have a lease agreement or f you stay in the apartment when you have no lease. There are conditions under which you can withhold rent, but these conditions vary from state to state and all require formal notice to the landlord about why the rest is withheld .
Can you withhold rental payment if a landlord doesn't fix major repairs such as flooding and black mold and holes they put in the wall that are not fixed?
Yes you can, but, be prepared for a fight because the landlord can put a lock on your door with your contents inside. It's time to see a lawyer! No one should have to live in a place with black mold (extremely hazardous to your health.) Instead of fighting the issue try finding another place within your price range.
Is a landlord required to provide working AC in Florida?
Your landlord is not required to provide air-conditioning, per se. But this is probably not the issue here: the issue is, is your landlord required to fix appliances that have been provided, including the air-conditioner? That answer it is: yes. If your air-conditioner was working when you moved into the apartment and it is not working now, then your landlord has the obligation to fix it. If he doesn't and you provide adequate notice, you can have it fixed and take the cost of repair off the rent. The procedure to do this is as follows: at least seven days before the next rent is due your landlord must receive the letter from you stating that the air-conditioner is broken and that you demand that it be fixed. It must also state that you reserve the right to have the air-conditioner fixed and to offset the rent by the amount of the repair. Keep in mind, however, that your landlord can still try to file an eviction against you. If this happens then you need to go to court and fight your case: you will win it likely.
Can you withhold rent until landlord deals with unruly tenant?
I'm no lawyer but... Probably not.
Is it legal for a landlord to withhold a key from his tenants until everyone has paid the first months payment?
Generally speaking, a tenant does not become such until he has been handed the keys to his dwelling. If the landlord has not received his first month's payment, this is the same as in not receiving the rent, which is payable in advance. Therefore the landlord does have the right to withhold the key.
Can a Manager or Landlord Wrongful withhold part of a security deposit even if you never moved in?
If an apartment is reserved for you, because you paid a security deposit, that means that the landlord is not able to rent it to anyone else. Hence, when you then decide not to move in after all, the landlord has still lost the rent which he might have collected by renting that apartmnent to a different renter. So yes, he can withhold the deposit. It is not a good idea to make a deposit on an apartment that you are not actually going to move into.
Can you withhold rent in Florida if your landlord does not provide heat?
No, never. Your heating is your own problem. While the landlord must maintain certain minimums like insulation and the availability of utilities (gas or electricity, in this case) they are not responsible for heating your home, you are.
How do you legally withhold rent due to landlord not maintaining property such as replacing windows that needed to be replaced since we move in a year ago?
write landlord a letter stating all of this information. make 3 copies; 1 for landlord, 1 for yourself, and 1 for the landlord and tenant association in your area. in this letter state that you would like this done with in the next 3 months( which is more than enough time to replace windows and other such repairs) with this copy sent to the landlord and tenant assoc. they can have you hive then the rent money and they can legally withhold this unless the reapirs are done. contact this agency first to get any addditional info that you may need.
Can a landlord withhold security deposit if you do not let him show the apartment to future tenants before your lease expires?
Yes. That's the short answer, but it's usually a condition of your lease.
Is it illegal for a present landlord to withhold rental history for any reason?
In many states it is illegal for a landlord to hold from a prospective tenant any material facts in the rental of that unit, such as that a death occurred in that unit. But the tenant would have to prove damages that resulted from the withholding of that material fact.
Can a renter take a portion of the rent if property was stolen buy another tenant?
You should contact a landlord-tenant agency in your area. There must be many more important details. You can explain your situation and get an opinion of whether you have a valid case against the landlord. But you cannot decide to withhold rent on your own.
Is it illegal for the landlord to withhold mail if your living there?
This is a question you should ask the post office. Anything dealing with US Mail is under their jurisdiction, and is under federal laws. Withholding mail is considered mail theft, a federal offense.
What is a way to ensure a landlord keeps their promise to fix your apartment?
Write him a letter stating that you will withhold the rent until repairs are made. Then, go to a bank and open a new account, and leave the rent money in it.
What is a good sentence with the word withhold?
The detective should not withhold evidence. I wanted to withhold the information. Roger decided to withhold his love until Marrianne returned. It was difficult to withhold the papers.
Can you legally withhold the rent in Texas due to landlord not maintaining property such as 2 broken windows since hurricane Ike almost 3 months ago?
No, you cannot withhold rent. You can write a letter asking the windows get repaired, then if they are not repaired in two weeks, let them know you will be getting them fixed yourself. Hire a professional for the job, pay them and give the reciepts to the landlord with the rest of the rent money. Just because the windows are broken does not mean you can live for free. You are still there, so there is still value.
