Maintenance and Repairs

Ashburn • Virginia • United States Of America Your options to get faster fixes from your landlord. This information is targeted for Ashburn, VA, USA.

Laws About Maintenance

These laws can help if you need to get your landlord to fix something quickly.

Document It

This is mantra of landlord-tenant lawyers. We help you keep documentation with timestamps and pictures.

Inform Your Landlord

Easy send notices to your landlord of your problems with a copy of the applicable law.

Message Your Landlord

Send a message to your landlord (if you have one)

Request Housing Inspection

Housing inspections are generally a safe way to force your landlord to fix something. Learn how to call them. Don't forget to add a copy of your inspection report to your guestbook when you're done.

Deducting Repair Costs From Your Rent

Learn whether it's allowed and how to do it.

Withholding Rent Payments Until Fixed

Learn whether it's allowed and how to do it.

Tenant Association

Talk to other tenants who have the same landlord and negotiate together.

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