Housewife, i feel your plight, we went through the same when we just moved here. stayed in an apartment that was not as good as it looked on the outside...i know that if you complained and the landlord refused to fix the house, then you can take it to the authority linked to housing. if you are paying everymonth and landlord is not taking care of his own side of the deal, i know the court here can end the contract for you if you so wish... good luck to you...