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Landlord repainting, fumes in apartment causing headaches

There is little you can do to stop your landlord from painting your building. However, once the painting is completed, you may be able to file a decrease in services petition with the Oakland Rent Board. You could even check into a hotel while until the painting is completed and add your lodging expenses as part of your Rent Board petition. The Rent Board might reduce your rent because of the problems created by your landlord.

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