Looking for advice on this situation. Landlord Wont Fix Broken Heater in Winter - Habitability Rights? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?
As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.
Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.
As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.
The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.
As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.
Tenant rights vary enormously by state and even by city. What's legal in Houston might be a crime in San Francisco. Always check your local tenant protection ordinance, not just state law.
Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.
Good discussion. Tagging this for the resource library.
Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.
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