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4k5 t1_jamhkuh wrote

Google the rhode island landlord tenant handbook and give it a read to learn your rights. I'm a LL and yours sounds like a deadbeat. I use the handbook for basic guidance on what can and can't legally be done.

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gamefreak9199 OP t1_jamijr2 wrote

I just finished reading through it and I saw this part: https://imgur.com/64VOflj

How do we actually go about pursuing option 1 or 3? Do you have any experience with the process? Thank you.

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4k5 t1_jamjerm wrote

I would have a calm conversation with your landlord about your plan to pursue option 1 or 3. Hopefully that will light a fire under their ass. If you need to actually pursue one of those options, be prepared to take them to court to actually get the costs back. I would think it would be a slam dunk as long as you keep records of costs and the fact that the heat is still out. But really read the specific law and understand what it says.

Be the adult, your landlord may get irrationally mad but legally cannot retaliate if you are doing something within the law. They might also not renew your lease when it expires.

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gamefreak9199 OP t1_jamqss5 wrote

Thank you very much for the advice, I will do my best to get in touch with them. They have been ignoring our messages recently so I am unsure how best to reach them. Unfortunately our lease is month-to-month so if they choose not to renew it gives us a very small window to find housing.

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4k5 t1_jamtjx2 wrote

Dude if that is the case cut tie and find a new place to live. Just separate yourself from someone like that. It sucks that some shifty LL get away with doing this, but actually holding them accountable is a headache because you have to bring them to court if they refuse to pay.

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