Take Legal Action

If your landlord does not fix the problems in your home on time, you may be able to take legal action against them.

There are two kinds of legal action:

  1. Asking the court to order your landlord to fix the problem — this is called a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).

  2. Asking the court to order your landlord to pay you because of the problems — this is called requesting damages.

Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

If the problem in your home is a threat to your life, health or safety, you can ask the court to order your landlord to fix the problem.

These problems are considered a threat to life, health, or safety:

  • X

  • Anything else that fits this definition

These problems are not considered a threat to life, health, or safety:

  • X

  • Anything else that isn’t a threat to your life, health, or safety

How to File a TRO

1: Tell the court your story

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Write an Affidavit
Download affidavit template

2: Ask the court for help

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Write a TRO Motion
Download TRO Motion template 
File the TRO and affidavit with the court

3. File your documents

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Send copies of your documents to your landlord

4. Give copies to your landlord

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Asking for Damages

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County vs. district

Call a lawyer if a lot of money is on the line; only one bite at the apple

What counts as damages

Explain treble damages