Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
tenant rights
If my air conditoner in the apartment I rent is broken and its between 90 and 100 degrees out, how long does my landlord have to fix it?
Asked on 6/11/09, 1:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: tenant rights
No set rule. You can have it fixed and ask for reimbursement. If LL fails to reimburse, you can sue in small claims court, but you can't withhold rent as an offset.
Answered on 6/11/09, 5:17 pm