What To Do If Your Landlord Won't Make Repairs
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Learn what you can do if you've followed all the steps on this page, but your landlord still won't make repairs.
You should not make repairs that your landlord is legally required to fix, such as the required fixes listed here.
For minor repairs, you can make a written agreement with your landlord that lists the problems you want to fix. The agreement must include fair payment to you for the repair.
Important! Do not make any repairs yourself unless the landlord gives you written permission.
Important! Do not make any repairs yourself unless the landlord gives you written permission.
Maybe, but it can be risky. Before you stop paying rent, talk to a lawyer. If you stop paying all or some of your rent, your landlord could give you a termination notice to start an eviction case.
A lawyer can tell you:
- If you have the right to withhold rent or subtract the cost of repairs from your rent, and
- How to get money for the time you had to live with the problem.