I am renting an apartment in a 2 family house. The landlord lives elsewhere. Three times now the front door lock has broken: the second time, the doorknob came off completely and we were locked in; the upstairs neighbor jimmied it; the 3rd time, I couldn't get in from the outside and fortunately the guy in the illegal basement apartment was able to go through that way and let us in. The landlord has refused to fix it. I am withholding my rent for the meanwhile. I have a 10 year old. I informed the landlord I did not view it as a safe situation. What are my rights?
thanks!!
Naomi