Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments, Inc., her landlord, has vio?lated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent. This remedy is gener?ally associated with

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Withholding rent is generally associated with breach of the implied warranty of habitability, where the landlord has failed to provide a habitable living space. Adverse possession is a legal concept related to acquiring ownership of property through continuous possession, and it is not relevant to this situation. Discrimination would be a separate legal issue and generally would not allow for withholding rent as a remedy. Failure to provide security against crimes in common areas would be a separate issue from the habitability of the living space and would not warrant withholding rent.

Rita Believes That Shady Grove Apartments, Inc