That is vital in this kind of thing. 

I was under the impression that a landlord has to provide a habitable home before signing the lease, and if not they must fix the problems and homeowner is saying they weren’t aware of the repairs until a few days ago.

(If you made a habit of that, how long before FHA-Loan approvals dry up for you?)

You might as well save yourself the anxiety and stress of rentals and just give up that Starbucks habit.  

Currently, it is not habitable.  

Currently, it is not habitable.

I don't know about your area but in Ca theres a law called the implied warrenty of habitability in short it says that in order for you to collect rent that the rental must have running water, the ability to produce hot water plumbing trash bins pest free, electrical service heat source and so forth.

My work habits were  so entrenched in me that I probably never found BP.  

The dog, Bonnie, despite being small-medium-size, has developed a habit of reaching for food items on the counter, and despite lacking opposable thumbs, had apparently turned the gas knob.  

Timely and clear communication is vital.