Landlord Neglect Legal Actions

Summary

Indiana tenants can report unaddressed repairs and pest issues to local health or housing authorities. Legal actions may include breach of contract lawsuits. Consulting a lawyer is advisable for specific advice.

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Britany
Hello Britany, nice to meet you. Could you please tell me more about the legal issue you're facing?
i live in a income based apartment in Indiana. For the last 2 year the have refused to do any repairs. And in my lease it states they have to complete all repairs themselves. For example about 2 years ago there was a pipe leak from my upstairs washer and caused my downstairs to flood. I had informed them of the issue and showed them the damages. Now 2 years later when I was gone, a huge section of the ceiling cam down and exposed what I believe is mold. Not to mention it also states in the lease if there is ever a pest problem they have to take care of it basically stating I can’t do anything or I will be evicted. Well I have be dealing with bed bugs for a little over 2 year and yes they were informed of the issue.
Have you documented all these issues and your communication with the landlord?
No it was all verbal. But I do have witnesses of all this.
Have you reported these issues to any local housing or health authorities? In Indiana, landlords are required to maintain habitable conditions in rental properties.
no
It's important to report these issues to your local health department or housing authority. In Indiana, you can contact the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority at (*) *-*.
After that what else can I do
You can consult a lawyer to discuss possible legal actions. In Indiana, tenant rights are protected under the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.
What legal actions could i take
You could potentially file a lawsuit for breach of contract or report to local health authorities. It's best to consult with a lawyer for specific advice.