Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia
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I am a college student who rents an apartment. I pay for my own electricity and water through the city I live in. My tub has been dripping for more than 6 weeks now. I informed the apartment complex of this maintenance issue more than 4 weeks ago. They continue to say that they will send someone to fix the problem but they have yet to send anyone. I am not allowed, by my lease, to have outside maintenance workers, such as a plumber, work on my apartment without written permission from the apartment complex, which they rarely give. What are my rights in this situation?
Asked on 11/10/10, 12:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
You may be able to do the repair and deduct it from rent. See a lawyer before attempting this.
Answered on 11/15/10, 6:46 pm
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