If there has been no heat 14 days and my has beenrental sold, can I deduct from next month’s rent even though it’s a new owner?
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If there has been no heat 14 days and my has beenrental sold, can I deduct from next month’s rent even though it’s a new owner?
The condo I rent sold; the old owner hasn’t fixed heat and the new management company took over past Friday. They say they are working on it. Am I allowed to proratenext month’s rent even though new owner and new management company says they are responsible only starting at the beginning of next month?
Asked on February 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nevada
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In order to deduct any portion of your rent due to defective heat, you must actually pay to have the heating system repaired and then you deduct the costs of such from the next month's rent after you have given notice to you landlord of the problem.
From what you have written, it does not appear that you may legally deduct next month's rent due to lack of heat. However, I would speak with the landlord and the property management company as to a rental rebate due you for lack of adequate heat and the inconvenience caused.
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