QUESTION
I have a renter claiming my house is uninhabitable without an inspection stating that fact. We are currently re-roofing, and need some advice.
Asked on Aug 27th, 2014 on Residential Real Estate - Colorado
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The tenant signed a year lease in February. We started a claim for roof repairs in May, just rcvd approval, roof repair started 8/18. Poor tarping led to ceiling leaks throughout house. Roofing company stopped leaks, is finishing roof repair, then will complete inside repairs. Re-roof failed inspection on 8/20 due to leaking, roofing contractors have been diligently replacing roof around inclement weather. Tenant sent letter from atty today claiming CR 38-12-507.
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The tenant's warranty of habitability defense is only perfected if you fail to make repairs in a reasonable amount of time.
Continue the repairs to the roof then fix the sheetrock. If tenant abandons sue for damages.
Good luck!
Answered on Aug 28th, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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