If a landlord fails to make repairs after a tenant notifies the landlord about the need for repairs, the tenant has several options. A tenant may call a housing inspector at the D.C. Rental Accommodations Office at 202-442-4610 who will report the violations to the landlord and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.

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).

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.

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."

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.

The attorney general does not regulate relationships between landlords and tenants. The Landlord and Tenant Act: What it Means to You is a good resource. You can find it at the Real Estate Commission's web site, http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/prec.htm, or by writing to the commission at 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567 or calling (907) 269-8168. This booklet summarizes landlord and tenant obligations under Alaska law.

If you are a tenant in a building, there are several things you can do to get your landlord to make repairs; however, you may want to take the following steps in order to establish a record: If the superintendent or management company does not respond, write a letter to the owner of the building that describes the problems in your apartment and asks for the repairs to be made by a certain date.

There is a parking garage directly south of City Hall and the Phoenix Municipal Courthouse located at 305 West Washington. The entrance to the parking garage is off of 4th Avenue. The following link will provide you with a downtown area parking map.

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.

If you want your case to be heard in court (all landlord-tenant cases are heard in District Court) you should fill out a pink appearance form available in the clerk's office. The court will give you two copies, one to mail or deliver to the landlord and one to keep for yourself. The court will schedule a hearing within the next 10 days for you and the landlord to appear before a judge. For more information go to the District Court's Landlord/Tenant Claims page.

For your convenience, the Office of Attorney General offers a brochure entitled Tenant Rights in North Dakota - this brochure also provides contact information if you have Federal Fair Housing Act concerns. Q I have been making payments of $15 a month on my hospital (clinic) bill. The hospital (clinic) wants me to pay $200 a month or they will turn the bill over for collection. I can't afford that much.

The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), Sections 55-248.2 through 55-248.40 of the Code of Virginia, establishes the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the Commonwealth. Only the courts can enforce those rights and responsibilities. The VRLTA handbook, as published by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, contains additional information and a copy of the law.

If you have a complaint regarding lead paint, contact the Health Department at 410-857-5000. If you have questions about minimum living conditions, contact the Bureau of Permits and Inspections at 410-386-2674. No, a DMO is a private agreement between individual private parties. You need to review your Maintenance Agreement and contact a private attorney for assistance.

The landlord or the tenant may end a week-to-week oral or written rental agreement (tenancy) by sending a written notice (like the copy of section 56c in the appendix) by first class (regular) mail to the other party. It must be postmarked more than ten days before the specified termination date.

Legal Aid: 623-9461 (income restrictions apply; priority will be given to tenants who have received written notice from their landlord and to tenants who are at risk of losing Section 8 benefits. The Legal Aid Renter's Guide is available at their office at 64 E. Broadway, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

CRS takes pride in our ability to handle claims while maintaining an excellent landlord/tenant relationship. We accomplish this by ensuring that claims are valid and well documented, and only communicate with the landlord with our Clients' prior knowledge and approval.

Only landlords or others who want to evict a tenant or another occupant from their property can sue in Landlord and Tenant Court. A person or company seeking to evict a tenant or other occupant can file a Complaint for Possession in the Landlord and Tenant Clerk's Office. If a landlord only wants to sue for rent or other damages (but not possession of the property), the landlord must bring suit in Small Claims or the Civil Actions Branch.