Do I have to pay full rent for repairs not done aftera 4month notice?
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Do I have to pay full rent for repairs not done aftera 4month notice?
I contacted the landlord in 4-5 months ago about the rotting window frame allowing the window pane to slide down and wind and rain to blow in. To date no repair or attempt to repair the window has been made. What is my responsibility and that of the landlord?
Asked on October 27, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the landord has failed to make the needed repairs to the rotting window frame that you requested months ago, I would write him or her another letter about the problem stating a time deadline to fix it or you will contact he local permit and building department about the situation and a need for an inspection.
Keep a copy of the letter for future reference. If the due date for the repair comes and goes, contact the local permit and building department to seek a full inspection of the rental. Potentially the inspection may uncover other matters requiring the landlord to do much more than the window repair.
Good luck.
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