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How can I get my landlord in trouble?

Leia Doyle

How can I get my landlord in trouble?

If you think your landlord is violating the Fair Housing Act, you can get that landlord in trouble by filing a complaint at HUD.gov. Your remedy for breach of quiet enjoyment is to terminate the lease and move or sue in small claims court.

How do I tell my landlord about issues?

The best way to get your landlord to fix something is to ask clearly and politely, and preferably in writing.

  1. Make sure the repair is actually your landlord’s responsibility.
  2. Document the problem thoroughly.
  3. Ask your landlord in writing to make the repair.
  4. Send your landlord a letter with return receipt requested.

What to do if you have problems with your landlord?

If speaking to your landlord doesn’t help

  1. Step 1: make a formal complaint. You can make a formal complaint by writing a letter to your landlord.
  2. Step 2: complain to your local council. If making a formal complaint to your landlord doesn’t solve your problem you might be able to complain to your local council.

Should I tell my landlord about damage?

“If something breaks, and it’s not your fault, and you don’t want to be held responsible, tell your landlord immediately,” Simeone said. “Short of that, from the legal point of view, it’s in the tenant’s best interest to document and then wait.”

What to do if you have a slumlord?

Send a Notice

  1. In most cases, you must first notify the landlord of the issue before filing a complaint with the health department.
  2. This notice must be delivered in writing to the landlord.
  3. If your landlord has not taken any steps to fix the problem, you can file a complaint with your local health department.

Who is responsible for loud tenants?

Landlords are not liable for noisy tenants unless they have directly participated in the noise or allowed the tenants to make noise. So, if you, for example, attend a party held by the tenant which causes a complaint to arise or you provide sound equipment that a tenant uses to cause a noise complaint, you are liable.

What happens if you damage something in your apartment?

Depending on the severity of the damage, and nature of your lease, the landlord may be able to evict you. You might be able to move out before the landlord notices, but you’re not off the hook. If the cost of repairs exceeds the amount of your security deposit the landlord can sue for the difference.