• TWeaK@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    After paying the state, the tenant could sue the landlord for it and put a lien on the property.

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      7 months ago

      Or, alternstively the tenant may be able to withhold rent until the debt is paid.

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        7 months ago

        Just take the money out of the rent. If the amount owed is $1000 and their rent is $1400, just pay $400 rent and call it square.

        The landlord may try to kick up a fuss but at least you can say you “paid” your rent.

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            7 months ago

            Then pay $400 a month for 10 months? Pretty simple math. A lot easier than trying to take them to court and paying a bunch of lawyer fees.