Questions on Repairs and Maintenance

Is the Landlord Legally Required to Repaint Rental Units Between Tenants?

Landlords might have to repaint a rental in only a few situations.

Is the Landlord Responsible for Appliance Repair?

An appliance has stopped working in a rental property. Who's responsible for the repair—the landlord or the tenant?

Is the Landlord Responsible for Disclosing Asbestos in My Rental Unit, or at Least Fixing It?

I think the ceilings in my apartment contain asbestos. The landlord never said anything about this when I signed the lease and now the bedroom ceiling is peeling a bit.

Can I Install a Direct TV Satellite Dish in My Apartment?

Some landlords are resistant to having satellite dishes installed on a rental unit. Your landlord may be concerned that the satellite dish will detract from the aesthetics of the property, or your landlord could be concerned that the installation of the satellite dish will damage the rental unit.

If the Landlord Won't Handle Pest Control, Can We Deduct from Our Rent?

Learn your rights to deduct rent for major problems with cockroaches, rodents, and other pests in your rental unit.