Re: Can a tenant legally withhold rent? - Landlord Forum thread 210827

Re: Can a tenant legally withhold rent? by Anonymous on October 21, 2010 @13:55

My first question would be is this the first time you have received it in writing? If so you have 7 days from the letter to repair any issues that are a safety concern, such as the screen. All the other things are on a as can basis as long as it is in a reasonable time. They cannot legally withhold unless it is not the first letter. Also legally they cannot withhold because none of it is a safety concern.

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Re: Can a tenant legally withhold rent? by Gail K (Georgia) on October 21, 2010 @14:25

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Michigan landlord/tenant laws regarding repairs:

http://www.michiganlegalaid.org/library_client/resource.2005-05-30.1117489737707/html_view

Can rent be withheld? Yes...in some circumstances. Often these involve situations where the lack of a repair would make the rental unit "uninhabitable" or a safety issue. This would NOT involve minor issues such as a doorbell not working or a window screen missing.

Gail