text: You have to do things in order.\n\nSend him a certified letter about the issues and document that you question if the house is tenable when a baby grand piano (not yours I presume) is obstructing room traffic and is occupying needed space.  Give him 30 days to get it right and mention in letter that he will be in breach and you will refer this matter to Attorney General for resolution.\n\nSecond copies of what you sent to Landlord to Attorney General of the state you reside in as well!\n\nDO NOT HAND THE LANDLORD THIS LETTER.  SEND IT TO HIS ADDRESS CERTIFIED (and keep receipts from postal service).  \n\nWhen he fails to respond to you, send a violation notice and tell him of your intent to vacate since the apartment is untenable and he fails to take action.\n\nYou have covered your behind at this point.\n\nFollow up with Attorney General as well.