It is the end of March here in Indianpolis but the weather has already reached 73 degrees. I live on an upstairs apartment and the inside temp is averaging 80 degrees because the AC is not working. I have tried three times already to get this repaired as it is very uncomfortable to sit and […]

Lease says LL will maintain all structural components in good repair. But we had flooding this past winter. LL has been informed but has been hedging about having it fixed because of cost. It has been almost six months. Has he not broken the lease agreement, which would release us from it? Because that is what we want […]

I am preparing to renew my lease for a cafe in Texas.  My current lease says that I am responsible for all repairs (including plumbing, AC, heat, etc.)  The only thing listed as the landlord’s responsibility are problems with foundation, exterior walls, roof, and ‘other structural components.’  I know it’s legally binding because I signed […]

Long story short: We’ve been renting a house for two years.  It’s in a desirable neighborhood and a good school district.  The condition of the property was well disguised when we first moved in, and has been steadily deteriorating.  My main issues — which have gone unaddressed for the 2 year tenancy — are: a […]