Q: So I am a first time renter and as a down payment I gave first months rent last months rent and a security deposit .l
So no big deal with that the issue is that this last month due to the cold weather and all that I’m noticing the issues in the home I cannot turn on the heater without it going out of the cracks in the home , it’s not warming up without eating the electricity 400 electricity bill ( just me and my husband ) . & the pipes froze out so I’ve had an issue with the plumbing for the past 2-3 weeks or so it’s to the point that there is no water I have to shower & use the restroom at my fathers house . This has become inconvenient, and I don’t think this is liveable . Do I have the right to get my last months and security deposit back at this point so I can find somewhere else ( btw I’ve been living here for 10 months always paid my rent on time )
A:
You may wish to explore the option of Rent Escrow which may be available where dangerous conditions affect the life or safety of occupants in a rental unit.
All landlord/tenant matters are handled in the District Court level of Maryland courts and the District Court has brochures and forms to help self-represented tenants. Alternatively, you could consult with a real estate lawyer who handles landlord/tenant matters.
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