What do I do if my landlord will not fix an electrical problem?
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What do I do if my landlord will not fix an electrical problem?
I notified them 5 days ago about this problem along with our air condition being low on freon. They looked at both problems they next day & have not been back to fix either problem. The room with electrical issues has no working lights in it.
Asked on September 3, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Mississippi
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
All leases come with an implied warranty of fitness and one of habitability. These are requirements that the landlord will maintain the property, at least as to critical issues affecting the use of the premises and habitability (i.e. not including aesthetic or minor issues, not peeling paint or a cabinet with a broken door). Electrical and air conditioning would seem to both fall under this rubric, which means you have rights. Unfortunately, to enforce those rights you may have to sue your landlord. You should consult with an attorney to determine your exact rights, how best to enforce them, and the cost to proceed, so you can make an imformed decision as to what to do. Good luck.
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