Key Takeaways
- Habitability standards: weatherproofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, and code compliance.
- Documented maintenance records showing timely response are the primary countermeasure.
- Pre-eviction inspections identify issues and create photographic evidence against fabricated claims.
- Never file while habitability violations exist—repair first, then file.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.What standard must a tenant meet to successfully assert a habitability defense against eviction?
2.What is the most effective countermeasure against a habitability defense?
3.Should a landlord conduct a property inspection before filing an eviction?