Repair and deduct

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004231",
  "term": "Repair and deduct",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A tenant's legal remedy that permits them to make necessary repairs to a rental property and then subtract the cost of those repairs from their rent. This option is available when a landlord fails to maintain the property in a habitable condition after receiving proper notice. State laws often limit the amount a tenant can deduct and the types of repairs covered.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/repair-and-deduct/"
}