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The retained consumer guide describes notice of needed repairs and a reasonable opportunity to act before a tenant pursues repair deduction or departure. For necessary repairs exceeding a month’s rent, it describes a separate repair-fund account, prior written reasons for withholding, and written evidence of the deposit to the landlord. Follow the applicable remedy conditions before redirecting rent; a general maintenance duty is not permission to spend withheld rent on unrelated moving costs.
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