I live in a big apartment complex. A while ago, I had a leak from the ceiling directly above the toilet seat. I called the landlord 10times within the past six months and maintenance did not fix the problem. The person at the leasing office said you do not have an emergency. Finally, I went to the housing authorities and she said "The landlord has no right not to respond to a leak in an acceptable time frame." She called up the landlord and maintenance was fixed the leak on the sameday. I have another leak from the ceiling in my apartment. I sent a notorized letter to the leasing office and they have not responded within an acceptable time frame. Perhaps they do not consider a leak an emergency? Regardless, I pay $650/month for rent and they should immediately respond. If my Dad has a leak in his apartment, maintenance will be in there the sameday he complains about the problem. My Dad spends $2500/month for rent.
2007-07-25
03:24:35
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robert f
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Renting & Real Estate