[mjgrossman]

Through a realtor, I rented a house that turned out to be substandard (no water, broken dryer, fireplace, tub) and land that was so poorly graded that ice pooled on the steps over and over again all winter, despite my daily chipping away. Can the realtor be sued? I moved out of the house after one month for all of the above reasons and believe that the realtors were somehow negligent. I would like my $2200 back.

[RubyPitbull]

If you had to pay a finders fee to the realtor, you signed a contract. What does the contract say? You need to be guided by that.

[Cvillecpm]

Realtor has no liability for the condition of the rented property. You had the ability and duty to inspect the property. You could have used salt on the steps or diverted the water from the steps.

Expect to be counter sued for the rents due for the remainder of your lease.

[Fr_Chuck]

Items like tubs, fire places and other items would and should have been seen when you inspected the house, and the people you rented from, have a responsibility to fix those things they are obligated to in the rental.

Unless the realitor is the owner of the property or told you things worked, Not merely pointed out features, I can not see where they hold any liabilty

Yes I will agree,you can expect to be billed and perhaps sued if you broke a lease or did not give proper notice when you moved out.