Q: Can my landlord move me to another unit for repairs on my unit. 12 month lease and im 3 months into the lease.
So my girlfriend was in the shower and the soap holder fell off the wall. My guess is the remodel wasnt done properly so i told maintenance about it through a maintenance request form. They came in next day and looked at the damage. He found mold behind the newly remodeled shower and we are now being asked to move to a different unit so they can make the repair.. What are my rights?
A: Your landlord is obligated to maintain your dwelling unit in reasonable repair and sometimes that requires a vacant unit. You likely could terminate your tenancy and move elsewhere on your own (depending upon the exact details, your lease terms, etc.) or the landlord can put you up during the necessary repairs in comparable quarters as long as it does not cost you more than the rent you are already otherwise obligated to pay. Given the health issues mold can cause, it sounds as if there is little other reasonable option but to repair/remediate the problems which in turn sounds as if tearing out walls, etc. is going to be required. Your landlord appears to be acting both reasonably and responsibly.
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