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If the landlord breaches the implied warranty of habitability, the tenant will probably have the right to withhold from the regular contract rent an amount that reasonably reflects the reduction in value of the apartment by the presence of the code violations. The landlord's breach will also give the tenant the right to sue the landlord for the overpayment of rent if the tenant paid the full contract rent in spite of the presence of code violations. And the landlord's breach will give the tenant a defense against an attempt by the landlord to evict the tenant if the tenant does not pay the full contract rent.
so, like not fixing the heating when it breaks?
ReplyDeleteyes, and that's a wonderful example. I realize NOW the more important component to any of this is clear communication with some interpersonal skills and assertiveness.
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