Tenant Rights Louisiana Electricity

Summary

Lucas, a tenant in Louisiana, is experiencing issues with his apartments electricity. Despite reporting the issue to his landlord multiple times, the problem has not been resolved. The landlords failure to maintain habitable conditions could be a violation of Louisianas landlord-tenant law. Lucas has evidence of his communication with the landlord and the issues hes facing. He has reached out to the Louisiana Attorney Generals Office and a local legal aid organization for assistance, but has not received a response.

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My apartment does not have working electricity
How long has your apartment been without electricity, ****? In most states, landlords are legally required to provide basic utilities, including electricity.
I pay for electricity and It works sometimes. My AC doesnt work and my kitchen stops working sometimes. It has been months
Have you reported this issue to your landlord or property manager, ****?
yes
What was the response from your landlord or property manager when you reported the issue?
they said they would fix it and never did
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding tenant rights and landlord responsibilities.
Louisiana
What evidence do you have of your communication with the landlord about this issue?

In Louisiana:
- Landlords are required to maintain the property in a habitable condition.
- Tenants can take legal action if this is not met.
I have screen shots of the service requests and recordings of our conversations
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue, ****? In Louisiana, tenants can withhold rent or repair and deduct if landlords fail to maintain habitable conditions.
I have tried to make service requests with the landlord and have tried to talk to them
What was the outcome of your service requests and conversations with the landlord? In Louisiana, you may have the right to withhold rent or repair and deduct if the issue persists.
all they did was replace the air filter and a couple lightbulbs. They did not actually fix the isshe ar hand
What is the exact issue with your electricity? Is it a wiring problem or an issue with the electrical appliances provided by the landlord?
wiring
What is the condition of the wiring? Is it old or faulty? In Louisiana, landlords are required to provide safe and habitable housing, which includes proper electrical wiring.
I have an abnormally high energy usage and the AC as well as many outlets and facilities do not work at my apartment
What steps have you taken to document the condition of the wiring and the issues it's causing? In Louisiana, it's important to have evidence of the issue and your attempts to resolve it with your landlord.
I have personal accounts of events, footage of the AC not working, screenshots of service requests, recordings od conversations
Have you considered contacting a local housing inspector or a lawyer to discuss your situation? In Louisiana, they can help enforce housing codes and tenant rights.
i have tried but none are calling back
Have you tried reaching out to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office or a local legal aid organization for assistance?
yes
What was the response from the Louisiana Attorney General's Office or the local legal aid organization?
call back on another day
When did you contact the Louisiana Attorney General's Office or the local legal aid organization? It's important to follow up if you haven't heard back in a reasonable time.
couple weeks ago
Have you followed up with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office or the local legal aid organization since your last contact?
yes
What was their response when you followed up? In Louisiana, you can also contact the Louisiana State Bar Association for legal assistance. Their contact number is (*) *-*.