Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

my house has been broken into and my door was broken to the point of needing to be replaced. its been almost 2 months and my land lord has yet to replace or repair my door. i havent paid the rent for the most recent month because i dont feel safe staying there if the door wont lock. what should i do? am i still obligated to pay her even though i cant really stay there??


Asked on 10/22/13, 7:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Why has it gone on for 2 months? Simply withholding rent will likely get you an eviction notice, and even if you prevail that is damaging in the long run. We don't know the back and forth with the landlord for two months so that is a big part of the story that is left out. You certainly need a door that locks, but is it really so broken it can't be locked at all and anyone can simply open the door? You say you can't stay there, but are you really still living there? Have you checked the cost of repair, and deducting it from the rent (with advance notice to the landlord?) It is likely cheaper than the rent you want to not pay.

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Answered on 10/23/13, 5:52 am


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