My oven doesn't work but my landlord won't replace the stove could I pay for it myself and deduct it from my rent.

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   John A. JacksonPro

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   Answered March 15, 2013 11:47. First step look at your lease what does it say about maintenance and offsetting rent? Then look at the SC Code Sections 27-40-440. Landlord to maintain premises; 27-40-610. Noncompliance by landlord in general; 27-40-630. Wrongful failure to provide essential services, and 27-40-640. Landlord's noncompliance as defense to action for possession or rent.
   
   Good Luck.

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