wallybeary
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Michigan
Thank you for repsonding/Reading. It is a rather long question but basically. I have been in a dulplex from last May, that needed repairs. I sent several letters and calls to her maintenance man, finally after withholding the rent and threatening to go to the township building inspenctor, the landlord had inspections done. There were serveral code violations, then she sued me for back rent. Because I didnt have the money to pay my attorney for a trial I paid her the money that was owed and in an escrow account. Now it is April, still some repair issues. I will be moving out in May. My question is can I take her so small claims court over such things as windows that leaked causing my heating bill to soar, and disrepair of the unit. IE Garbage disposal, dishwasher, didnt work. Leaks from toilets and showers, drafts from ill fitting or non exsisting inslulation.I am thinking of asking for half the rent for the 10 months that it took her to make repairs. Also for the excessive cost of my heating this winter. Thank you.
Thank you for repsonding/Reading. It is a rather long question but basically. I have been in a dulplex from last May, that needed repairs. I sent several letters and calls to her maintenance man, finally after withholding the rent and threatening to go to the township building inspenctor, the landlord had inspections done. There were serveral code violations, then she sued me for back rent. Because I didnt have the money to pay my attorney for a trial I paid her the money that was owed and in an escrow account. Now it is April, still some repair issues. I will be moving out in May. My question is can I take her so small claims court over such things as windows that leaked causing my heating bill to soar, and disrepair of the unit. IE Garbage disposal, dishwasher, didnt work. Leaks from toilets and showers, drafts from ill fitting or non exsisting inslulation.I am thinking of asking for half the rent for the 10 months that it took her to make repairs. Also for the excessive cost of my heating this winter. Thank you.