Q: my landlord refuses to pay for the utilities that are included in the rent thats stated in my lease. what can i do
we have paid the water bill because it was going to be shut off and deducted it from the rent. Now hes harassing us pounding on our door screaming at us destroying our property
and is threatning to throw us out. We tried to keep the peace and put the electric in our name and have been paying it but now with a $800 dollar water bill that includes the month of may we didnt move in until june 1st. What can i do?
A: Have you considered deducting the utility payments you made from the rental payments otherwise due him?
Neville Bedford agrees with this answer
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Become familiar with the "repair and deduct laws" and consult with an attorney.
see: http://www.helprilaw.org/node/50/apartmenthome-maintenance-problems for more assistance from Rhode Island Legal Services
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