West Virginia Tenant's Maintenance Repair Request Form
About this form
A Tenant's Maintenance Repair Request Form is a legal document that allows tenants to formally notify their landlord of necessary repairs or maintenance needed in their rental property. This form ensures that the request is well-documented and complies with relevant state laws, differentiating it from informal communication methods like verbal requests or text messages.
Form components explained
- Tenant's information, including name and contact details.
- Details of the property requiring repairs, including the address.
- Description of the maintenance or repair issue.
- Signature and date fields for the tenant's acknowledgment.
Common use cases
This form should be used whenever a tenant identifies maintenance or repair issues that need to be addressed by the landlord. It's appropriate in situations such as plumbing leaks, broken appliances, or any other issues that affect the habitability of the premises. Using this form provides a clear, actionable record of the request that can be referred to later, if necessary.
Who this form is for
This form is intended for:
- Tenants who are renting residential properties.
- Individuals who want to formally document their repair requests.
- Those who need to ensure compliance with state or local laws regarding tenant rights and responsibilities.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the tenant's name and contact information.
- Specify the address of the property that needs repair.
- Clearly describe the maintenance or repair issue in detail.
- Sign and date the form to indicate acknowledgment of the request.
Notarization requirements for this form
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to provide specific details about the repair needed.
- Not including the property address, which can lead to confusion.
- Leaving the signature or date blank, making the request incomplete.
Advantages of online completion
- Immediate access to the form, allowing for quick completion and submission.
- Ability to edit and customize the form before downloading.
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FAQ
If the problem is an emergency, (such as no heat in winter, or no water), your landlord must fix it immediately. This means within hours, or at most a day or two. For other repairs, you should give a reasonable time, such as 10-15 days, to make the repairs needed.
Uninhabitable conditions can include dangerous ones, such as holes in the floor, unsafe or exposed wiring, or non-working air conditioning in dangerously hot summer months. Gross infestations of roaches, fleas or other pests are also uninhabitable conditions.
Landlords are required to make and pay for repairs for items under their responsibility. They must do so within 21 days after receiving a written request from tenants (read more).
Uninhabitable conditions can include dangerous ones, such as holes in the floor, unsafe or exposed wiring, or non-working air conditioning in dangerously hot summer months. Gross infestations of roaches, fleas or other pests are also uninhabitable conditions.
If the structure is unstable or there is a severe problem with damp in the property, it may be deemed uninhabitable.An issue which makes a property uninhabitable is whether there is a problem with the supply of hot and cold water, or whether there is an issue with drainage and lavatories.
As a renter in Virginia, you have legal protections under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) that include the right to: A fair application fee. A fair security deposit. A decent and safe place to live.
Tenants can all agree to withhold rent until the landlord makes repairs. A group of tenants can ask a judge to order the landlord to make repairs. If the landlord absolutely refuses to fix the bad conditions, tenants can ask a court to appoint a temporary landlord called a receiver in order to make repairs.
Property Needs to Meet Local Health and Building Codes. Visible Mold. Pests. Changing Locks. Heat, Electric, Hot and Cold Water. Structural Integrity and Weather Protected. Regularly Discarding Trash. Damage Caused by the Tenant or Their Guests.
Your landlord has to keep your home in a good condition and do repairs if you need them. They can't make you leave your home just for asking for repairs to be done - your landlord has to follow a proper eviction process if they want you to leave.
