if he hadn't sent me the eviction notice, i would have filed on the 31st with a request for maintenance. i wouldn't have asked for a rent rebate - i would have just demanded he fix the plumbing.

but, he played his cards too early and got burnt; it's a costly mistake.

you can't expect me to feel badly for him - he's trying to evict me because i'm demanding he fix the plumbing. i can't have mercy, here. that woulds be irrational.