How to Fight Your Landlord

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Learn how to fight your landlord legally and appropriately by knowing your rights and what steps to take.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A computer and internet access
Correspondence records
A formal complaint form
Your rental agreement (optional)
A mediator (optional)

Step 1: Research landlord-tenant rights

Know your rights and responsibilities under federal, state, and local law. Most can be found with an internet search. Or, consult the tenants' rights organization in your community if you have one.

Tip: Make sure the terms of your lease or rental agreement are clear. You don't want to confuse whose responsibility is whose.

Step 2: Keep correspondence records

Make copies of any written correspondence and keep notes about any phone conversations. Ask for repairs in writing and keep a copy of the letter and response.

Step 3: Use a mediator

Consider finding a neutral third party to mediate. A mediator has no power to impose a decision, but will work to help find a mutually acceptable solution to the dispute.

Tip: Mediation is often free from a publicly funded program.

Step 4: Fill out complaint form

Fill out and file a landlord-tenant complaint form. Forms are typically available through your county clerk's office or downloadable online.

Step 5: Wait for response

Send a copy of the complaint form to the other party immediately, and then wait a week for a response. If there is no response, send the form to the appropriate local government office.

Step 6: File claim

Go to court and let a judge decide. If your landlord doesn't remedy the situation, chances are they think they're right, so your only recourse is to leave it up to a judge.

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[brandonr85]

Up next: How to fight your landlord...WITH A KNIFE.

[UseLessInLife]

@dafranx

or a gernade...

[Bradmaster93]

up next: how to get your house back

[heroicevil]

Step one: Get a gun

Step two: Aim at landlord

Step three: PROFIT!

Pro-tip: .45 caliber bullets will kill quicker than a 9mm

[Jediknight846]

@SOSspecialdlover Step 2: go to jail.

[esoo8]

I was jizzing in my pants at :52

[yinstube]

Am I the only one who thinks that man in the video (the tenant) is hot? I almost had an orgasm when I saw him in suits at 1:26.

[TheOnlyMrMoney14]

clearly you have a computer with internet if you're watching this video

[SOSspecialdlover]

You will need:

A GUN

Step 1:

SHOOOOOOOOOOOOT

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