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implied warranty of habitability

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A quick definition of implied warranty of habitability:

The implied warranty of habitability is a promise that landlords make to their tenants when they rent out a home. It means that the landlord must keep the home in good condition and make necessary repairs, even if the lease agreement doesn't say so. If the home is not in good condition, the tenant can refuse to pay rent until the landlord fixes the problems. This helps tenants get their homes fixed and prevents landlords from punishing tenants who complain about problems. Some people like this rule because it helps protect tenants, but others don't like it because it can make housing more expensive and make it harder for landlords to make money.

A more thorough explanation:

The implied warranty of habitability is a type of warranty that is included in most residential leases. This warranty requires landlords to keep their property in a livable condition, even if the lease does not specifically require them to make repairs.

For example, if a tenant discovers that their apartment has a leaky roof or a broken heater, the landlord is responsible for fixing these issues in a timely manner. If the landlord fails to make these repairs, the tenant may be able to withhold rent until the repairs are made.

The implied warranty of habitability is designed to protect tenants from living in unsafe or unsanitary conditions. It ensures that landlords are held accountable for maintaining their properties and making necessary repairs.

However, some people argue that this warranty can drive up housing prices and discourage landlords from investing in older buildings. Despite these concerns, the implied warranty of habitability remains an important protection for tenants.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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