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I moved into a 4/3 after April 1, 2007. Have had multiple problems with plumbing. A plumber hired by the home warranty company found 1 plumbing problem on the first try, kitchen sink not draining. Dug a hole and exposed the pipe that is not run to sewer. Now, 2 showers will not drain, new plumber came out and can’t find the problem. He thinks that it is the same problem as the kitchen sink. Now I have flies everywhere, mosquitos, and goodness knows what else. They have been aware since May of these problems, and the sink drain is a health hazard since there is a garbage disposal hooked to it. I am keeping a log of the communications via e-mail, so they cannot say the weren’t made aware. The question is this: Do I have the right to deduct from the rent for not being able to use those 2 bathrooms, and for the time and money spent trying to fix the draining outside away from the house?? I still have 9 months remaining on my lease, but cannot afford to move right now.

Received another e-mail from agent, who states that homeowner never returned phone call from last week. After looking through my old e-mails, the original problem was turned in on or about April 10. The second problem was turned in on May 21, with the plumber coming out on May 22. So our showers have not been in use since before May 21 due to the problems. I do have all of the e-mail correspondence that is dated in case I have to take this any further. But do e-mails hold up in court if I have to go?