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I rent my house from a private landlord and it needs repairs carrying out. What should I do?

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
You should notify your landlord, in writing, of the repairs needed and allow a reasonable period for your landlord to carry out the repairs. You should also try to speak to your landlord in order to explain the problem and reach an agreement about the repairs. If your landlord fails to carry out the repairs, call us and we will visit your home to assess what repairs are needed, if necessary we will then contact the landlord on your behalf.
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Will you call me when my house needs repairs?

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We will contact you for your approval on all repairs over $300, unless agreed otherwise in your management contact. The exception is in a situation where delay could cause damage to the property or harm to the tenant. Repairs under $300 will be paid from the owner reserve fund and reimbursed from the next monthly rent.
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What if my house needs repairs?

EZBUYOUT - FAQ
We will buy your house, as is, where it is, however it is, and you don’t have to worry about it anymore.
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What if the house needs repairs while I am leasing?

Lease-To-Own A New Home With Community Empower
A home warranty covers repairs to most home systems and built-in appliances during the 18-month lease period. If a repair is required for warranty items, you will pay a nominal fee for a service technician to come to the home to make the repair. In all other respects, it will be your responsibility to take pride in your home and maintain it properly during the lease period - just as if it were your own home. Back To Top
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What needs to be done to my house before it is ready for rent?

TMGNorthWest: Management Services Single-family
Remember that a first impression is the hardest to change! TMG has developed Property Standards to get the most out of your investment property! A crisp, neatly manicured yard, fresh bark dust and a clean front door is a great place to start! Tenants are required to maintain the yard, whether they contract with a landscaping company or maintain it on their own. Talk to your property manager about providing lawn maintenance in exchange for a slight increase in monthly rent.
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Can my landlord raise my rent if I ask him/her to make repairs in my unit?

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The landlord cannot raise your rent because you have complained about problems in your unit such as broken plumbing or heating. You must be able to prove that the landlord raised your rent in retaliation for your complaint if you choose not to pay the increase. This may be difficult to prove without placing your tenancy at risk. You will want to consult an attorney prior to withholding rent.
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Can I withhold my rent if the landlord fails to carry out the repairs?

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Generally, to do so would make you vulnerable to eviction for non-payment of rent. However, there is a process available to take this action but it must be pursued through the County Court. You are advised to seek legal advice from either a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau.
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Can a tenant withhold rent to force a landlord to make repairs?

W&M: Real Estate - Landlord/Tenant F.A.Q.
No. The law considers rent and repair separate issues. Absent a rental clause or contractual agreement to the contrary, a tenant must pay the rent on time and resort to other legal recourse to obtain repairs from the landlord. See, Borochoff Properties v. Creative Printing Enterprises, 233 Ga. 279, 210 S.E.2d 809 (1974).
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What Can I Do If My Unit Needs Repairs and My Landlord Doesn't Listen?

Commuter Student Services and Off Campus Housing
Send the landlord a letter requesting repairs be made under "Warrant of Inhabitability" by a "reasonable" date Make sure the letter is sent certified mail, return-receipt requested, AND include pictures, if possible. middot; The landlord cannot sue you for unpaid rent or retaliate by other methods, e.g.
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My house needs lots of repairs. Will you still buy it?

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We don't mind making repairs, even major ones like a leaky roof, electrical problems, plumbing leaks, bad air-conditioners, fire damage, sinkhole, toxic mold, and termites. Of course we will need to see the property before we can make a decision.
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My landlord has refused to make repairs to my apartment. Can I withhold my rent?

FAQs' about Housing Court
No. In Ohio, a tenant whose landlord refuses or fails to make repairs cannot withhold their rent. However, the tenant may deliver to the landlord written notice of the defective conditions or repairs requested. Then, if the landlord does not make the repairs in a reasonable amount of time, the tenant may deposit her rent with the Court. You can get more information about rent deposit from the Housing Court Specialists on the 13th Floor of the Justice Center.
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I am thinking about renting a flat from a private landlord. Will you pay the full rent?

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The rent your landlord is asking may not be the amount we use to calculate your benefit. The rent service which is independent of the council will decide the maximum amount of rent we can use when calculating your benefit. Before taking a tenancy you should first complete a pre-tenancy determination form. This allows the rent service to inform you and us of the maximum amount of rent we could use in calculating your benefit before you accept the tenancy.
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I rent a house and want to add a satellite dish, can my landlord prevent me?

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Preemption of Restrictions on Placement of Direct Broadcast Satellite, Broadband Radio Service, and Television Broadcast Antennas directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Over-the-Air Reception Devices ("OTARD") rule concerning governmental and nongovernmental restrictions on viewers' ability to receive video programming signals from direct broadcast satellites ("DBS"), broadband radio service providers (formerly.
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I rent my house but need some doors widened to accomodate my wheelchair. Can my landlord apply?

Frederick County, MD - Official Website
Not at this time. Landlords with 1-4 units can apply to the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program. Those loans carry a higher interest rate and possibly shorter term, based on the landlord's ability to repay.
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Our house needs repairs, renovations and an addition. How do we approach our project?

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We can help you determine your priorities and tackle your project in phases. We can take care of the repairs early on, since there may not be a need for architectural services. The more design-intense renovations and additions can be done in a second phase as a design-build project.
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Can I still sell my house even though it needs a lot of repairs?

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Yes! You do not have to worry about any repairs needed on your house. We buy houses "AS-IS". Don't spend any money trying to fix it up before selling. Call us first, toll-free at 1-888-455-FAST or local in San Antonio at
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Can I rent the pool for a private party?

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 561-630-1146 for more information and to check availability.
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What if my equipment needs repairs?

New Home Fitness Frequently Asked Questions
All equipment purchased through NewHomeFitness is under a manufacturer's warranty, and NewHomeFitness will arrange for repairs of your equipment.
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My Landlord Refuses to Make Repairs; What Can I Do?

Orlando Move-In Guide / Frequently Asked Questions / College...
Hopefully you have kept a record of when you first reported the problem and asked that repairs be made. Be sure to document in writing each and every report and complaint made to the landlord. Keep a notebook next to the phone for recording conversations with your landlord. For each conversation, write the date, time, name of the person with whom you spoke, and what was said by each party to the conversation.
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What if my landlord won't make repairs?

Family Housing Advisory Services - FAQs
In most cases, this is a landlord-tenant issue. If the things needing repair are serious enough to be code violations, then you can make a WRITTEN request for repairs to be done in a certain length of time (14 days in Nebraska, 7 days in Iowa) ort the landlord maybe in violation of the lease and you might have the right to leave with proper notices. In Nebraska, see the Landlord-Tenant Handbook at the Nebraska Legal Aid website under "Booklets" (see Links) for instructions and sample letters.
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What Can I Do If My Landlord Does Not Make the Repairs?

LawHelp State Frequently Asked Questions
You can cancel the lease if the apartment is no longer fit to live in or if the damage was substantial. Or you may make the repairs yourself and deduct a reasonable cost from the rent due. Rent withholding may not be used to force repairs. For more information on how to repair and deduct, see our FAQ, "Repairs--What Can I Do When My Landlord Won't Make Them."
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Is a landlord always required to make repairs?

W&M: Real Estate - Landlord/Tenant F.A.Q.
A landlord cannot avoid the duty to make repairs. However, this generally only applies to major repairs, heat, water, roof falling in, and does not generally apply to small repairs, unless the repairs are contracted for in the leasing agreement.
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Can my landlord evict me when there are so many repairs that need to be made?

County Civil FAQ
The landlord and tenant have obligations set out in F.S. 83.51 and 83.52. If the rental agreement is to be terminated, the statutes also outline the procedures for terminating a rental agreement in F.S. 83.56.
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How much can my landlord legally raise my rent?

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Under California Law there is currently no maximum limit a landlord can raise the rent. As of January 1, 2001, your landlord must give you at least 30 days' advance notice if the rent increase is 10 percent (or less) of the rent charged at any time during the 12 months before the rent increase takes effect. Your landlord must give you 60 days' advance notice if the rent increase is greater than 10 percent. (Civil Code Section 827b.) Buildings under rent control fall under different rules.
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If I move out and rent my house to someone else, am I still eligible for the exemption?

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No. If you do not own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you must cancel your Homeowner's Exemption. You can cancel the exemption by writing to our office, or using the termination form included with your property tax bill. Please let us know the date you moved, and provide your new mailing address.
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My MicroScribe is acting strange, I think it needs to be sent back for repairs. What do I do?

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Anytime a MicroScribe needs to be sent back to Immersion for repair and/or recalibration the unit needs to be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Please submit a technical support request. Together we can figure out what the cause of the problems may be, if the unit is still under warranty, and discuss your options. We can also give you important information on how and where to ship the MicroScribe.
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Can a Special Needs Trust be used to buy a house or pay rent?

Littman Krooks: New York City and Westchester Special Needs ...
Yes. However, there are some strict SSI and Medicaid regulations affecting the use of Special Needs Trusts (or any third-party payment) for shelter. For example, if the beneficiary dies, the home would be subject to the Medicaid payback provision and the home may be lost. Before buying a house through the Trust, consult an experienced lawyer knowledgeable about the intricacies of federal benefit programs.
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What needs to be done if my septic system is backing up and needs repairs?

Polk County Environmental Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Check sludge level – the tank may need to be pumped. 2) Check distribution box or drop box for clogging or damage. In some situations the groundwater is high or there is not enough soil to adequately take care of the wastewater. Therefore, it is necessary to elevate the trenches and add additional soil cover (cap). A capping fill is more costly than a standard system due to the cost of the cap, additional inspections, and labor involved.
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