Small claims court

If the letter does not work, sue in small claims court. You do not need a lawyer there. Filing usually costs $10 to $50. In most states you can sue for up to $5,000 to $10,000. The exact limit depends on your state.

You can also sue in justice court without a lawyer. The judge can order the repair, cut your rent back to your first request date, and award you 1 month's rent plus $500.

If the letter does not work, you can sue in justice court without a lawyer. Justice court is a low cost local court for money disputes. You can ask for up to $20,000 there. File in the area where the rental home sits.

If the landlord does not respond to your written demand within a reasonable time, you may file a small claims court case in the district court where the property is located. Contact legal aid for help calculating treble damages and filing.

You can file your case in a Magisterial District Judge Court or Municipal Court.