Housing advocates seek ‘Right to Repair’ law on St. Paul’s November ballot

If approved in November, landlords would have 14 days to make requested repairs or tenants could withhold half their rent.
ConsumerAffairs

How to File a Moving Company Damage Claim Form

Federal rules give you at least nine months to file a written damage claim, but the process works best when you act quickly. Taking photos, saving receipts and keeping damaged items as you found them ...

What can I change in my Missouri rental property? See the state’s rental rules

For the state of Missouri, the laws on renting say that landlords are required to make properties habitable before tenants ...

What is my California landlord required to fix? See state rules for rentals

Under California law, tenants have rights when a rental property needs repairs. If something is making the unit “uninhabitable,” the tenant must first inform the landlord and give them “reasonable ...
Berkshire Eagle

A request for $30,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for a cemetery repair project in Lenox has raised concerns

The committee has begun evaluating a near-record nine applications for funding under the state’s Community Preservation Act. The program allows participating communities to impose a surcharge of up to ...
BBC

Council warns tenants about fake repair firms

Residents of a district in Surrey are being warned about using fake repair firms. Tandridge District Council is urging tenants to be "on your guard" if someone visits their home or calls offering to ...
Rocky Mountain PBS

Citing hazardous living conditions, Colorado Springs renters form tenants union

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dozens of residents gathered outside Aviator Apartment Homes Nov. 16 to announce their tenant union. The group — holding signs that said “THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!” — ...
Daily Mail

I asked my landlord to repair my broken washing machine - I couldn't believe the email response I got back

A tenant leasing a furnished rental property has sparked debate after her maintenance request was rebuffed by her landlord. The renter explained that she was living in 'a furnished rental property' ...
Queen's University

Maintenance Request

If you are experiencing one of the EMERGENCY situations listed below, please submit an online request and ALSO call 613-533-3155. CALL-IN/REPAIR CHARGES MAY APPLY, depending on the type of call.
Canadian Real Estate Magazine

Efficient Tenant Service Request Management: Documentation and Response Best Practices

Toronto’s updated property standards bylaws place significant responsibility on landlords and property owners to provide prompt, effective responses to tenant maintenance issues, particularly those ...
Bisnow

Tenants Consider Rent Strike At 5 Rogers Park Buildings After Forming Union

Tenants in five Rogers Park apartment buildings are forming a union after a developer acquired the properties and is looking to raise their rents. The newly formed tenants union is made up of ...