Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    ckeithley13's Avatar
    ckeithley13 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 1, 2011, 07:18 PM
    House is not habitable can landlord still charge rent?
    We have been out of our house for 2 months. Rent was paid for the first month until the question came up, why should we be paying for somewhere we can't live. Our kitchen caught fire so they are doing construction, aspestus sealing, etc... can my landlord legally charge me full rent or any at all if the house is not at all habitable?
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    Aug 1, 2011, 07:56 PM

    Whose fault was the kitchen fire, is there a lease.

    If you caused the fire, then he can claim all damages including loss rent against you. ** but that is what your renters insaranace is for
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #3

    Aug 2, 2011, 04:01 AM

    Your renter's insurance should be covering your living expenses while the property is fixed. If it is not being fixed on a timely basis you can send the landlord a notice that if it isn't repaired soon you will consider the lease void and you will find someplace else.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Can your landlord charge you 13 months rent when on housing benefit [ 4 Answers ]

Landlord excepted prorated check cashed it and decided to charge full month rent [ 2 Answers ]

We had let our land lords know that we would be able to afford full month rent and wrote a check for a prorated amount they excepted the check and cashed it the next day. The following day after we were already moved out she called and told us she would still be charging us for the full month. Can...

Rent check was returned what can my landlord charge? [ 5 Answers ]

My rent check was returned for "uncollected funds". My landlord now wants me to pay a fee of $35.00 for each check that was returned by THEIR bank. When I read the lease, it looks like I only owe a $35.00 fee for my check. The lease states: LATE FEE COSTS AND RETURNED CHECKS: If any...

View more questions Search