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Can a tenant withhold rent because the maintenance is bad?

April 26, 2017bad maintenance rent tenant

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Can a tenant withhold rent because the maintenance is bad?

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No. Withholding rent can put tenants in jeopardy for non-payment of rent and a possible application by the landlord for termination of the tenancy. There are other options for dealing with maintenance problems such as contacting the landlord in writing about specific problems, filing an application for rent abatement with the Tribunal, or speaking with the superintendent or property manager.