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Depends, and then the question becomes in part what kind of compensation are you talking about?
I'll assume the rental agreement includes water (like for sinks, toilets, etc.) and the landlord stops providing the water, there may be no reason, and there may be a good reason.
1. LL turns off water because you didn't pay rent - in most places a LL can't do this without a formal eviction proceeding.
2. Water main breaks, takes water utility several days to fix. Or the water is tainted and utility turns it off - most leases excuse LL from performing if it is beyond LL's control. Everybody is out of luck until there's a fix.
3. Does the lease give the T the right to self-help? If no, Tenant may be out of luck. If so, yippee (maybe).
4. LL supposed to provide water, doesn't and there's no good reason AND there's a state or local ordinance that gives the T the right to procure its own water and deduct the cost of the alternate water source from rent. Yippee.....
5. Same - you may be able to move out under a theory of "constructive eviction" where having water is so essential that continuing to live in a place without it makes the place "untenantable" (basically uninhabitable or hugely onerous).
There may be other reasons and other results. But the customary rule is that if you were supposed to get something and didn't and the failure to deliver is a breach of an obligation you bargained for, you're entitled to the benefit of your bargin -- no more and no less.
So for any further "compensation" the LL's action might have to be extreme, malicious or so egregious as to warrant "punitive" damages and whether such damages are even available in cases like this varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
What else can I help you with?
What does a tenant owe a landlord?
His rent.
What does a landlord owe a tenant?
that the Landlord will follow the law. if the tenant leaves the house in good condition, the landlord must refund the entire amount of security deposit.
Does landlord owe tenants deposit if house catches on fire?
Yes, unless the tenant caused the fire, and the landlord can prove it.
Do you list a landlord on the list of creditors in a bankruptcy?
You do if you owe him money. You must include ALL creditors.
What are a tenant's rights to compensation for improvements made to a rental property?
A tenant may be entitled to compensation for improvements made to a rental property if the improvements were approved by the landlord and added value to the property. However, the specific rights to compensation can vary depending on the terms of the lease agreement and local laws. It is important for tenants to document all improvements and discuss compensation with the landlord before making any changes to the property.
When should a landlord be listed as a creditor when filing for bankruptcy?
If you owe your landlord a lot of bank rent, they could be listed as a creditor. However, it might not be a good idea as the landlord may be more prone to evict you if they haven't gotten their money.
Can a landlord put tenants out of dilapidated apartments?
If he doesnt ,he may land op paying compensation for negligence.
How far back can you go to collect rent that is owed to you?
Generally he can go back as far as you owe the rent. But a landlord can only evict you for not paying the rent, not for money that you owe for back rent. If your landlord accepts your money for the correct amount of rent, he cannot evict you for the back amount, but he can sue you for that.
Can a landlord evict me if he owes me 20000?
Yes he can. The fact that he owes you $20,000 doesn't mean you don't owe you one rent. If you want to force your landlord to pay you the $20,000 then you will have to sue in court.
Does the landlord have right to change all locks and lock your belongings inside if he thinks you owe him money?
Not in most U.S. states.
What does a landlord have to pay to move you out if he wants to move back in?
Nothing. The landlord need only give you the notice required by law (20 days in WA) and then simply move back in. The exception is if you have a lease--in that case, the landlord must honor the term of the lease unless the landlord and tenant mutually agree to break the lease. In that case, the tenant is free to demand compensation of the landlord for the landlord's breaking the lease.
Can you break a lease on an apartment if you cannot afford the rent?
You can, but you'll owe them for each month until they rent it.
