Rent Reduction Due to Maintenance Issues
Mold, leaks or broken heating? You may be entitled to a rent reduction.
How does this work?
Landlords are required to maintain rental properties properly. Issues like leaks, mold, broken heating, or severe drafts must be fixed. If a landlord fails to act, tenants may be entitled to a temporary rent reduction until the issues are resolved. Frently helps document these problems and supports you through communication and legal procedures. This ensures you are not left dealing with poor living conditions alone.
Fictional Example
Mila
Tenant in Rotterdam
Tenant in Rotterdam
01. The problem
Mila lived with severe mold in her bedroom for months. Despite multiple complaints, her landlord did nothing.
Mila lived with severe mold in her bedroom for months. Despite multiple complaints, her landlord did nothing.
02. What we did
Frently helped her gather evidence and file a formal case with the rental tribunal.
Frently helped her gather evidence and file a formal case with the rental tribunal.
03. The outcome
The situation was reviewed and Mila received a 40% rent reduction until the issue was fully resolved.
The situation was reviewed and Mila received a 40% rent reduction until the issue was fully resolved.
04. The result
The landlord was also required to properly repair the property.
The landlord was also required to properly repair the property.
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