John Connor Landlord Quotations

There are certain housing codes, building codes that the landlord is required by law to adhere to, but generally speaking the landlord should be expected to maintain the apartment in such a manner that it is fit to be lived in. Tenants are entitled to heat, running water, freedom from insects, rodents, mildew and mold, a roof that doesn't leak and windows that don't leak.

Once a student is in a lease and is having a problem I suggest they advise the landlord of the problem and confirm it in writing. You are creating evidence documenting when they were told, what they were told and what they said they would do. Before you can file suit against a landlord, you have to notify the landlord and give them a chance to correct the problem.