I lived in an apartment where the landlord did not repair the basement. This basement was being used as a bedroom. The basement would flood everytime heavy rain. Months of argueing with the landlord I began holding the rent, which he finally had french drains put into the basement. My problem began when construction started in the house. They put the drains in, but did not repair the walls, flooring back to livable condition. I again had to argue with the landlord and at that time we came to an agreement that I would use the money I was withholding to have the work completed. Well, he took me to landlord tenant court and denied ever coming into an agreement. I t was found that I had to pay the back rent, but was given an abatment for the portion of the house that I was unable to use at that time. I moved and the items that I placed in the house to repair I took down. the landlord filed charges against me and i was found guilty of vandelism. The items that was taken out of the house i was told no longer belonged to me once I placed them in there. which i was unaware of. 2 questions. How can i get the money i put into the house back and also my security deposit?

