[US-ME] Do I have a strong case for withholding rent?
Hi I’ve been withholding my July rent due to electrical outlet issue in my unit. Currently my 5/9 outlets are working but those outlets are located in the kitchen and bathroom with only 1 working in the bedroom.I’ve reported the issues and it has been a little over a month and it is yet to be solved. During this time they’ve made no accommodations as the heat has made it difficult to willingly live in the unit. My only workaround was putting the window AC in the bathroom and leaving the door open to cool off my pets to which are sensitive to heat (ferrets) and myself whom has a heart condition. They’ve sent 2 different handy man for a total of 3 visits and they’ve yet to figure out the issue. One of the handymen discovered rodent damage in the addict above which contained feces,urine, and a hole leading to the outside. He’s requested management to clean out the addict but upon his second viewing of the addict he wasn’t able to fully search due to there still being damage and it not being cleared out properly. Is it reasonable or do I have a strong case for withholding the rent until the issue is resolved? They’ve sent a 7 day notice to quit today.