The renter told ABC13 that within a week of the pipe bursting, drywall and carpet being ripped out, and huge fans and dehumidifiers being brought in, she was told it was liveable.
One Houston renter in the Heights area told Action 13 that her landlord has neglected her apartment with water damage for weeks.When it comes to renting a place to live, we get a lot of questions in our ABC13 newsroom about what the tenant is responsible for versus what the landlord is responsible for when damage occurs.
"Basically, on the night that it happened, there was water coming through all of the light fixtures here," Lauren Vela, a renter, said. "They were saying, 'Y'all can still live in there. The machines are going to be a hindrance to you, but y'all can still live there.' Basically, we were on our own to pay for a hotel, and then we would have to go through our insurance to get it covered," Vela said.
ABC13 spoke to two Houston-area attorneys about Lauren's situation. It's important for all renters to know if you find yourself in a similar situation, likely, your lease is not going to protect you. Even if the damage is not your fault, in most cases, there's no requirement by law for the landlord to discount your rent or to let you move into another unit while yours is repaired.
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