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Three of the windows had problems with chain and springs. I notified tenant of the issues which each window, then followed up by text the next two days and reported that nothing had been done. Tenant sent in an email maintenance request. I don't know if any other efforts were made. When I...

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I do have email exchange with the tenant in which they admit they had to prop windows up. Would that be some proof?

I thought I had followed the procedure, by notifying the tenant in writing of the issue, and waiting for the repairs? Unfortunately, I was out of state and couldn't view the apartment beforehand. Thanks for your help.

Ok, thanks. Would there be any consideration of the maintenance issue, that I wasn't told the condition of the apartment beforehand, or how long the issue went unaddressed?

I moved out entirely, and returned the key.

So, if the tenant is the landlord, I contacted them by phone and email about the issue, and have a record of their response that they will follow up on it. Do I need to send them a certified letter?

The tenant informed me that management does not take requests from subtenants, and there is no signature of the landlord/management on the sublease contract. Does this make a difference?

Thanks all for your responses. Yes, it is the tenant who is demanding the rent and threatening to sue. They did email a management request for me when I asked for it, but did not follow up on it and have since dismissed that there is any issue with the apartment.

What is the name of your state? Michigan I signed a sublease agreement to rent an apartment from May-August. As soon as I moved in (after paying a security and first month's rent), I realized that there is little ventilation in the apartment because most of the windows are old and...