Synopsis

The burden of high rent falls heavily when a dwelling harbors mold and vermin. Young renters are frequently caught in the crossfire of a strained housing market. The scarcity of available homes drives landlords to demand exorbitant prices, sometimes consuming as much as half of a tenant’s monthly income, despite the property's dilapidated state. What recourse remains? While the law grants tenants the right to reduced rent or necessary repairs when a home is uninhabitable, practical application p