Landlord Neglect Legal Rights

Summary

Landlords in Michigan must keep rental properties in reasonable repair. Tenants may withhold rent or repair and deduct for essential items like heat. Seek legal advice for specific guidance.

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He would threaten to take me to court made comments about my family and much more he also left us 4months without heat in the middle of winter and it was -* degrees I replaced the water heater never got reimbursed it
Hi Kristin, sorry to hear about this. To provide you with the best advice, could you please let me know where you're currently residing? It will help me understand the local laws better.
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Hello Kristin, it seems like you're facing landlord issues. To give you specific legal advice, I need to know your location. Could you please tell me where you live?
Flint Michigan
Hello Kristin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Michigan:
- Landlords are required to keep rental properties in reasonable repair.
- You may be entitled to withhold rent or repair and deduct for essential items like heat.
To pursue this, consider seeking legal advice.