Dispute Tenant Repair Negligence With Evidence

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Checklist Tasks

• Photograph all damaged areas from various angles to capture detail and context.
• Date-stamp each photo using device settings or apps to show the issue’s timeline.
• Collect and organize all written repair requests sent to your landlord to prove notice.
• Request and keep copies of repair invoices or service reports from landlord or contractors.
• Document any temporary fixes you made to show proactive steps and tenant responsibility.
• Record video walkthroughs narrating the issue and referencing visible time cues.
• Gather witness statements from roommates or neighbors who saw the issue or your efforts.
• Save all landlord responses, including delays or refusals, to show neglect patterns.
• Compile before-and-after photos referencing move-in reports to prove pre-existing damage.
• Print and highlight lease clauses showing landlord versus tenant repair duties.
• Create a chronological log of all repair communications, noting dates and outcomes.
• Print local housing codes or tenant rights statutes that support your repair position.