Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent by State

Find out whether you can withhold rent or use the “repair and deduct” remedy in your state if your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.

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Tennessee
Texas
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State Laws or Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent

State Laws on Rent Withholding and Repair and Deduct Remedies

Most states have laws that give tenants specific options if the landlord fails to provide essential services or repair major problems, such as allowing tenants to withhold rent or repair the problem and deduct the cost of doing so from the rent. Find out what options are available in your state.

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