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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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12:28
@UnsuitableMaliciousHedgehog: that’s so fucking sick
rough night and morning with ex :/. we broke up but we live together
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
damn ;/ it is break up season dawg, i'm sorry you're going through that
12:29
it really is breakup season
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
i lived with my ex for 3 months after we broke up and it was brutal. If you can move out quicker rather than later
thanks shaq! i just needed some input from people who are looking from the outside in
im gonna pack up my stuff and leave for a few days when i get off work
12:31
sometimes I think about things my ex said and did to me and a year later it still makes me so sad that I ever let myself be treated that way
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
yee bud clear your head how you need, shit sometimes even just driving with no destination and some sad ass music can get you through this
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
I want to run you guys through a scenario to see what yall think. Go to off topic for the one time lol
12:34
gotchu
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13:09
Yo
lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
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