What can we do if we lease a house and have had trouble with our electricity going out twice with the problem affecting 2 rooms?
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What can we do if we lease a house and have had trouble with our electricity going out twice with the problem affecting 2 rooms?
Each time it took over a month to get it fixed. The electrician commented that he was surprised that there wasn’t a fire because the wire in the wall had burned in half. The only reason they sent the electrician the second time was because I threatened to get my own electrician and deduct it from the rent. Now the outlet for our clothes dryer doesn’t work and it’s been two week so far. Plus, there are no smoke detectors. I’ve told the realtor and the actual owner. Is there any chance that we can get out of the lease without harming our credit and get our deposit back?
Asked on October 28, 2013 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you contact you local building department/health and welfare and have an inspection of your rental since the landlord is not taking care of things. If the unit is cited, the landlord will have a certain period of time to rectify matters and if not, you might be able to terminate your lease without recourse. I suggest that you look on attorneypages.com for a landlord tenant attorney in your locality to give you greater guidance about the matter written about.
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