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The landlord's obligation to maintain and repair the premises has been set solely by his agreement with the tenant. If the landlord promised nothing, the tenant got nothing. But recent developments in tenant law has changed this. Today, in tenant law, housing codes and the "implied warranty of habitability" require every landlord to provide "habitable" dwellings whether or not the lease or rental agreement so provides.
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Required Maintenance & Repairs |
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Read
about the basic living environment a landlord must provide according
to housing codes and tenant laws. Learn what health codes and
fire codes a landlord must follow. |
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Failure To Make Repairs |
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If
your landlord fails to make required maintenance and repairs,
you may contact a government agency. "Repair and deduct" tenant
laws and the "implied warranty of habitability" may also be options.
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Injury On The Property |
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a landlord fails to maintain his property, injuries may occur. Find
out what to do if this happens to you. Will you need a tenant law
attorney? Go to Top |
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Renters' Insurance |
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Learn
what renter's insurance covers and exactly who may need it. How
does tenant law protect your tenant rights?
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