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Withhold Rent Case Study

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If I withhold rent in response to Landlord Joe not fixing the leak then his remedies under URLTA and Non-URLTA will be different. In scenario 2a I stated that if he did not fix the leak I would fix it myself and deduct from the rent. However, in this cause it is just a leaky faucet so I would not be allowed to withhold the entire months’ rent. According to areas under URLTA, in order to withhold rent it would have to be a serious problem; such as a leaky faucet causing water damage and mold. Also you cannot just withhold rent you have to go through the court. That way the rent is put into a safe account. This is basically to show you have the money (you’re doing your part) but the landlord is not fixing the problem (doing his/her part). This
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