Renters in Michigan would be permitted to withhold rent or have the cost of repairs deducted from their rent if landlords don’t make timely safety-related repairs under bills being considered by the Michigan Senate. Lansing, where the State Capitol Building is located, is the backdrop to more than 700 red-tagged homes, meaning they have been […]
Personally, I feel like for health and safety items, after 48 hours the renter should be able to call someone to do the repair on their behalf and bill the landlord any reasonable fees / withhold that money from the next month’s rent.
Depends on the action needed.
Personally, I feel like for health and safety items, after 48 hours the renter should be able to call someone to do the repair on their behalf and bill the landlord any reasonable fees / withhold that money from the next month’s rent.
Hell, can you even get somebody booked in that timeframe if you do? Even for emergency service?
Yes.
Every tradie has a “fuck you” price. If I can take it out of rent, that money has already been budgeted.