I am having a dispute with my landlord about repairs. What can I do?


Based on what you shared above, this is an issue. If there is a violation regarding the property and the owner is doing something the HOA does not allow, they have to remedy and cure it. However, they should not be doing something outside the scope of the violation.
If they removed the patio, and you rented it because it was screened in, and now there are issues, you could ask them to return it to its original condition, since that was part of the rental agreement.
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I am having a dispute with my landlord about repairs.

I’m sorry to hear about the dispute with your landlord. Have you already informed your landlord about the repairs that need to be done?

Yes.

Can you describe the specific repairs that are needed in your rental property?

The HOA requested some cosmetic repairs done to the front-facing part of the property. My landlord seemed to have taken this opportunity to pay the subcontractors to rip out all of my back screened area. This has not been completed since 05/13/25. Now birds are entering my patio area and becoming a nuisance.

Is there anything else the landlord-tenant lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your repairs dispute.

Yes.

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What specific actions has your landlord taken regarding the repairs since the subcontractors removed the back screened area?
Have you documented any communication with your landlord about the repairs and the issues with the birds entering your patio area?
What impact has the lack of repairs had on your living situation or your ability to enjoy your rental property?

Based on what you shared above, this is an issue. If there is a violation regarding the property and the owner is doing something the HOA does not allow, they have to remedy and cure it. However, they should not be doing something outside the scope of the violation.
If they removed the patio, and you rented it because it was screened in, and now there are issues, you could ask them to return it to its original condition, since that was part of the rental agreement.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can answer related to this, or if this has answered your question fully. I hope that this information is helpful to you. If you need additional assistance or have follow-up questions, please reply to my message below, and I will respond to you as soon as possible. I am always here to help!