{"id":1961,"date":"2020-03-25T01:08:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T05:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2020-03-21T14:22:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-21T18:22:23","slug":"when-should-tenants-withold-rent-does-mold-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/25\/when-should-tenants-withold-rent-does-mold-count\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should Tenants Withold Rent? Does Mold Count?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Should Tenants Pay Rent for Mold-Infested Apartments?<\/p><\/div>\n

When you rent a house or apartment<\/a>, you have a legal obligation to pay the agreed-upon amount each month. What happens if the landlord doesn’t uphold their end? If your rental home requires Manhattan mold removal<\/a>, it could impact your responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Is Your Home “Livable?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each state has laws governing landlord-tenant interactions. All rules incorporate the Warrant of Habitability, which requires landlords to provide housing that meets basic standards of health, safety and other living conditions.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons rental properties appeal\u00a0to tenants is freedom from responsibility for most maintenance and repair issues. If a pipe is leaking or the hot water heater breaks down, it’s up to the landlord to take care of it.<\/p>\n

When the Warrant of Habitability Is Broken<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mold infestation, which creates a health risk<\/a>, may fall under the landlord’s purview. If you need to seek Manhattan mold removal<\/a>, follow these steps to protect your rights:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Notify the landlord in writing, text or email.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Take pictures.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Allow a reasonable amount of time for resolution, which\u00a0can vary based on the severity of the problem. The landlord should demonstrate a good-faith effort to correct the situation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If the situation reaches a point where withholding a portion of the rent<\/a> is justified, notify the landlord in writing. Deposit the withheld funds into an escrow account pending legal disposition.<\/p>\n

Effective Manhattan Mold Removal for Landlords and Homeowners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you have one property or several, Stern Mold can handle your remediation needs. Contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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