There are a number of remedies available to a tenant whose landlord has breached the lease, including replacement housing and/or terminating the lease for constructive eviction. One of the limitations in these situations to claims for damages however is the ability of a tenant to be able to show actual damages. You have indicated that you want to sue for return of your rent. However if you actually occupied the premises, you may have limited claims insofar as you continued to reside in the residence and to have the benefits of continued tenancy.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2013 at 12:52 PM