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Q.What should a tenant do if a prospective rental unit has some problems?
A.Discuss the items you are concerned about with the Landlord or the building's manager. Find out which problems the landlord is willing to fix and if you still want to rent the unit. Make sure you get the landlord's written promise to fix the stated problems in writing and be sure to include the date by which you expect the repairs to be completed.
For any problem you are willing to overlook, make sure you write them down and take pictures or video before you move in. Be sure to use the time and date stamp, if your camera has this feature, otherwise get the pictures developed ASAP.
These items can help you avoid liability for problems that existed before you moved-in. Some landlord's are notorious for blaming the tenant.
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