help! I need legal advice

I have moved into an apt a little over a month ago, with a one year lease. I have a 2 months rent deposit and 2 months rent on the apt. The landlord gave me his buniness card, and assured me if there was any problem, he will fix it.


After a few days, I have found leaking in the shower's ceiling, shower's ceiling fan does not work, leaking in the hallway, problems with the microweave, and flooding in the backyard.


Last week, the hot water oil water boiler was out of oil, after adding new oil, the boiler is not working. I have been having cold showers for the past few days.


The landlord refused to have any of these problems fix and on top of it all, he wants me to fix the oil boiler. He tells me he wants me to move out and said he will deduct what ever the cost for the repair and he will give me back the deposit.


So far, he has not been honest with me and I am unsure if he will give me the deposit back (RMB5,600), which I need to pay towards the new apt. Is there an organization I can approach for legal advice and what my rights are.


I would appreciate very much of your help and advice.


I am based in Shanghai

These situations happen a lot! Way too much deposit to lose! Try posting in Shanghai practical for more specific advice?

The cost of approaching legal advice is probably a huge fraction of your deposit. In short, if the boiler was OK when it was handed to you, you will have a hard time to prove that you did not break it.

FIRST,YOU NEED THE PROVE.

THEN,TELL ME THE DETAILS OF YOUR CONTACT.

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