Fire Damage Tenant Rights

Summary

In Pennsylvania, landlords must maintain rental properties in habitable condition. If your apartment is uninhabitable due to fire damage caused by a neighbor, you can contact your local health department or seek legal advice from a tenant rights organization. For specific legal advice, reach out to Community Legal Services of Philadelphia at (215) 981-3700.

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There was a fire in my apt that was not caused by me but the bottom neighbors who had a space heater cooking and our apt filled with smoke now the landlord is telling
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where you're located? Also, is your landlord asking you to pay for the damages or forcing you to vacate?
no but he said if I want it deep cleaned I had to pay for it
I understand your situation, ****. Could you please let me know where you live? This will help me provide relevant legal information.
Hello
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where you're located? This information will help me provide you with the most relevant legal guidance.
Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, landlords are typically required to maintain rental properties in habitable condition. If you feel this is not the case:
- You could contact your local health department
- Seek legal advice from a tenant rights organization
Remember, this is general advice and each situation is unique.
Who do I contact for legal advice from a tenant right
In Pennsylvania, you can reach out to the "Community Legal Services of Philadelphia" for legal advice on tenant rights. Their phone number is (*) *-*. Please note, this is general information and may vary based on your specific situation.