Q:What to do after renting an apartment If you find out that toilet, geyser are not working/malfuctioning and there are several other problems. Also, apartment was not clean and owner said, she spent Rs. 2000.00 to clean the apartment. But apartment is not clean the bathrooms and kitchen are dirty and there are cockroaches even in the bedroom.Owner had left some of her things in the apartment and broker said he will have it removed but so far he has not done so. Broker is not responding about the repair work either.. What is my recourse? Before renting an apartment I had asked the owner whether she can install a fan in the kitchen? she had agreed to it but later on said she would not. I have signed 6 months locking period in the agreement. I am an NRI trying to resettle in Mumbai. What are tenants Rights in State of Maharashtra? Please reply this is URGENT. Thanks.NM
Latest Answer: HI Praveen,
At the same time if it is not in your rental agreement or lease, your landlord is required to keep your building and unit in a habitable condition. This means that your landlord must make sure that the building is structurally sound, provide hot and cold water, ensure that the roof is not leaking, and keep the plumbing, electrical and heating systems all in safe operating condition.
