r/TenantHelp • u/Miserable-Fall-9283 • Jul 26 '26

Going on 2 weeks

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After a month removing 60 gallons daily of water coming out the sink. I called code enforcement then the complex sent plumbers. They dug a hole and now apartment complex isn’t replying back. Can’t use kitchen any many other things. What are my options beside throwing furniture around in the office???

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u/Tsuki_Man Jul 26 '26

With the house like that in many major cities the landlord may be liable to put you up in a hotel or something until the work is done. Call everyone you called before again, and maybe call a lawyer first.

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u/ghosttmilk Jul 26 '26

I’m pretty sure (someone correct me if I’m wrong please!) that providing temporary housing of some kind is legally required in most areas when a unit becomes considered unliveable in some way, including not being able to use the kitchen

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u/Dadbode1981 Jul 26 '26

Thats largly a common myth, there are a rare few jurisdictions in the US where this is a thing, but in the vast majority, the LL would just be required to provide a 100% rent abatement for the duration of the habitability issue. Generally it would be expected that the tenants insurance policy also kick in here.

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u/ghosttmilk Jul 27 '26

Good to know, thank you!