QUESTION
Can I legally get someone to repair our heating and air and bill the landlord for the repairs?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2013 on Residential Real Estate - Georgia
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Our electric bill is running extremely high and we believe it to be the heating and air. We called the landlord about it and they have sent out a non-licensed worker of theirs who was not qualified to check it. Our power bill is running 600-700 a month in our very small (1200 sq ft home). Can I legally hire a heat/air company to check the problem to prove to them something is wrong and get them to have it fixed, and can I have them pay part of the power bill if it is a problem with the unit?
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You need to review your lease or better have a lawyer review it - if it addresses repairs of utilities that will tell you whom is ultimately liable - you might want an attorney to assist in negotiating such resolution if the landlord is responsible - deducting rent amounts without a written agreement allowing such deduction is not a good idea.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 5:08 PM