QUESTION
My apartment has water damage because of heavy rain while the roof is being worked on. Can I withhold rent until the it's taken care of?
Asked on Sep 04th, 2020 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Florida
More details to this question:
Part of the ceiling collapsed in the living room and insulation and water fell on my property. Within a week the ceiling in the kitchen collapsed on top of me. I wasn't hurt but the full use of my apartment and the open holes in the ceiling is a problem for me. Can I withhold rent in this situation?
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If handled properly and accurately described? Yes. That stated, you need to get with the LL and move, as you cannot withold rent to live in a property that is legally uninhabitable by code enficement standards. Termination of the lease and moving out is the proper remedy.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2020 at 3:44 AM
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