Reviewing your lease agreement to be sure the provisions are being broken is the first step in handling a landlord lease violation. Keep track of all infractions, such as neglected repairs, unlawful rent increases, or the absence of necessary services. 

Write your landlord a letter explaining the problem and asking for a solution. To find out your choices if they don’t cooperate, get legal counsel from a landlord-tenant paralegal. To protect your rights, you might be able to pursue legal action or lodge a complaint with the neighborhood tenancy board.