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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
1. If he's not fixing what needs to be fixed in a timely manner I believe it would be prudent for you to withhold rent until the problem is fixed. As long as a reasonable amount of time has passed since the issue arose, it is the landlord's responsibility to fix it before collecting.
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That's a good way to get evicted. The tenant cannot unilaterally withhold rent for any reason other than not receiving a copy of the rental agreement to start tenancy. Even if the conditions of the property are unsanitary the tenant is required to pay the rent every month.