You have legal protections if your apartment becomes uninhabitable —due to flooding, mold, no heat, or pests. In some cases, you may not have to pay rent at all. 1. What Is “Uninhabitable”? A place may be deemed uninhabitable if it lacks: Heat or water Electricity Structural safety Sanitation (severe mold, rodents, etc.) 2. Your Rights State laws often allow: Rent reduction Lease termination No rent obligation during unlivable conditions 3. What To Do Notify landlord in writing immediately Take pictures, get inspection if possible If ignored, consider local housing authority or court 4. Moving Out If you leave due to uninhabitable conditions, keep all evidence to defend against future rent claims .
You have legal protections if your apartment becomes uninhabitable —due to flooding, mold, no heat, or pests. In some cases, you may not have to pay rent at all. 1. What Is “Uninhabitable”? A place may be deemed uninhabitable if it lacks: Heat or water Electricity Structural safety Sanitation (severe mold, rodents, etc.) 2. Your Rights State laws often allow: Rent reduction Lease termination No rent obligation during unlivable conditions 3. What To Do Notify landlord in writing immediately Take pictures, get inspection if possible If ignored, consider local housing authority or court 4. Moving Out If you leave due to uninhabitable conditions, keep all evidence to defend against future rent claims .