Landlord Refusing To Repair Broken Pipe

Summary

Landlord refusing to repair a broken pipe in Michigan? Landlords are legally required to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition. If you have notified your landlord in writing and they have not taken action, you may consider seeking legal advice or contacting a local tenants rights organization. In Michigan, tenants have options such as withholding rent or repair and deduct if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs. You can also file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for assistance.

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Landlord tenant
What specific issue are you facing with your landlord or tenant, ****?
They do not want to repair a broken pipe under the apartments
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding landlord-tenant laws in your area.
Mi
What is the duration you have been dealing with this issue?

In Michigan, landlords are legally required to maintain rental properties in a fit and habitable condition.
5 months
Have you notified your landlord about the broken pipe in writing? In Michigan, tenants must notify landlords of necessary repairs in writing.
Yes I have
What was the landlord's response after you notified them about the broken pipe in writing?
They told me they did not want to fix it they would let me out of my lease. When I went to go get out of my lease they refused to sign the form
Did you get the landlord's agreement to terminate the lease in writing? In Michigan, verbal agreements can be hard to enforce.
No because at the time I wanted to give them time to come and fix it and do the right thing but both the landlord and the assistant manager heard that they were going to let me out of my lease but now they're backing out on it and still not fixing the pipe
Have you considered seeking legal advice or contacting a local tenant's rights organization?

- In Michigan, tenants can withhold rent or repair and deduct if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs.
- Michigan Legal Help Organization: (*) *-*
- Detroit Court: (*) *-*
No I have section * and they said if I decided not to pay the rent and put it in an escrow account I can lose my section *
Have you contacted your local Section * office about this issue? They may be able to provide guidance or intervene on your behalf.
Yes I have and they're not doing anything to help
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights? They may be able to assist you. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
No I have not
Would you like information on how to file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights? They may be able to assist with your situation. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Sure
To file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, you can:

- Visit their website: www.michigan.gov/mdcr
- Call them: (*) *-*
- Visit their office: Cadillac Place, * W. Grand Blvd, Suite *-*, Detroit, MI *