Hello everyone! I would like to seek your advice. I have been living in Brazil for 14months. I obtained my permanent residency through common-law.
Now, my partner and I are renting an apartment for 1,600 reais. Few months after we moved there, they started the renovation in the condominium. We were informed late and was never informed properly about the timeline of the renovation. The renovation covers only the exterior of the building: removing paint, leveling and extracting an inch in the wall, cementing, painting. So you can imagine the hassle of the renovation, it started december last year and until now it is not finish.
I dont have work so I stayed in the house most of the time exposed to dirt and extreme noise. We tried to complain to the owner and manager of the building but they dont care.
Now we are on a medical leave and we are considering of finding a new apartment when we returned. The owner however wanted to enter the apartment while we are away. It seems the renovation needed to remove the airconditioner to continue the renovation (we were not informed about it). We told the manager that we are returning only on the 3rd week of August. He accuses us that we are making problem with the renovation schedule. And if we dont allow him to enter we will he sued.
I need your advise as I am not familiar with the law system in terms of housing and rental.
Will greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you