This is one of the most common “trap” situations landlords face. A tenant complains about repairs or habitability. Then they stop paying rent. The landlord thinks, “Great—now I’m the bad guy if I enforce the lease.” Here’s the reality: nonpayment is still nonpayment in most states. Retaliation laws are not supposed to give tenants a free rent pass. But timing matters, and courts take habitability seriously. If your property has real issues and you ignore them, an eviction for nonpayment can … [Read more...] about Tenant Withholds Rent After Complaining: Can You File Eviction Without It Looking Like Retaliation?
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