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ABA Family Legal Guide

Renting Residential Property

Maintaining Rental Property

Can the tenant do anything if the landlord refuses to make repairs?

Yes. The tenant has a number of options, though not all are available in all states. The tenant might

  • complain to the municipal code enforcement agency,
  • take the landlord to court,
  • repair the defect and deduct the cost from the rent,
  • reduce the rent payment, or
  • terminate the lease.
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