my electric has been shut off because of elec. problems and the landlord has not really done anything about it

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my electric has been shut off because of elec. problems and the landlord has not really done anything about it

what are my options

Asked on May 30, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Iowa

Answers:

M.H., Member, California Bar / M.H., Member, California Bar

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

You need to give a little more detail about what you mean by electrical problems.  Is the landlord obligated under the lease to provide electricity?  Is the problem with the wiring (which would probably be the landlord's obligation to maintain), or is the power company not providing you with the services for which you paid?  You would do well to start with a letter to the responsible party, preferably certified mail RRR, requesting immediate correction of the problem.  


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