Landlord Won't Fix landlord won't fix broken heating — Options?

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Hypothetical question

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

landlord won't fix broken heating. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 3 years. My monthly rent is $1,289. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

I went through almost teh exact same thing.

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

Illustrative response

The first thing I'd do is check your state's landlord-tenant statutes for the specific notice requirements. Even a small procedural error by the landlord (wrong notice period, wrong form) can invalidate the entire eviction.