If I live in a small group of townhouses for which I pay a maintenance fee, can stop paying this fee if I can prove that he doesn’t do any upkeep?
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If I live in a small group of townhouses for which I pay a maintenance fee, can stop paying this fee if I can prove that he doesn’t do any upkeep?
The landlord charges everyone a fee for grounds maintenance, but there is almost no grounds to maintain and after living here for 6 months it is obvious he doesn’t do any type of upkeep. Is there a way I can stop paying this fee if I can prove that he doesn’t do any upkeep? I thought of asking him for an itemization of what the fee goes to, but couldn’t find anything in the law about this sort of monthly fee?
Asked on December 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you ask the landlord for invoices showing that actual fees are being incurred for the unit as a condition for future payment. If the landlord refuses, then you very well could have a basis for not paying the fee since the landlord seemingly is overcharging you in your rental payments.
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