Should we have to pay rent right now???

[TMNTCkins]

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That's what I had read also. Thanks

 

[goldenluver]

leaglly, a landlord has to provide working bathroom and kitchen, aka plumbing, as that is what it makes it habital, even if there is an agreement about repairs.

I just had to pay for about 50 feet of sewer drain to be replaced because it was cracked and started to leak. If the tenant had dropped something on it or ran over it with a car then they would have been responsible for the repairs. as it turned out, it was just old pipe.

if my tenant flushed something down the drain and plugged the sewer, they would also have to pay for repairs. If the let pipes freeze in the winter, also they would have to pay for repairs.

but the fact the tenant did nothing to cause the problems, the landlord has to get it fixed right away or pay for a hotel room until it is fixed.

I have paid to put a tenant up in a hotel before, so I know that is so.

 

[Rozzie]

It's not an act of nature if the septic field is installed in a poor place. It should be able to hold up to all of the normally expected weather -- and a bit more -- in your location.

It's an act of nature if you get hit by a severe hurricane, or have a REALLY unusual set of weather conditions for your area. A bad hail storm is an act of nature, as is a tornado. A poorly installed, improperly placed, or aging septic field is a maintenance issue.

If it floods every year, then the owner will need to look into different types of systems for that location. Being a new owner isn't an excuse if you are renting the property out. He's going to have to do something about it.

In most cities, government officials could force you to move out of the house until this situation is repaired. I know they can put an emergency order on houses here if there isn't a properly working plumbing system. Sometimes they'll allow you to collect some belongings. Other times they won't...

 

[cazyaniamllover]

i think maybe asking paying half of the rent beacause you have a roof over you head

 

[arabianequine]

There are steps you need to take if the landlord is not willing to just fix the problems or put you in a hotel. You have to prove it is broken and/or unfit to be a rental. You can fix it and take it out of your rent. All of these options are a process however. You need to get a hold of your Attorney Generals office about your landlord/tenant laws there in your state if you have not already, I did not read the whole thread. I know you have to give written notice sending things certified return receipt and such there is different rules for different importance of repairs too.