well like most places my apartment was just bought by a company changing then into condo's. they kept turning the water off everyday for about an hour, i contacted them and asked them to please give some sort of warning before doing this considering 2 times i was in the shower. which they do now but at least 2x's a week they give notices that our water will be turned off from 9-5, for pipe repairs. can they get away with this, m-f during these hours for this long?
2006-06-17 15:37:50 · 14 answers · asked by bambi 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you can prove that they are not actually doing pipe repair then you'd have a case. Most states have good renter's rights laws.
2006-06-17 15:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can during a repair, Sorry. But whoever is having the work done should be giving some kind of compensation for your loss and inconvenience.If it is the new owners then I would write a letter asking for some kind of deduction/compensation on my rent. Always send certified with a signature required. Good Luck I really feel for you.
2006-06-17 23:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you paying your water or is it included in your rent? If you are paying your own water bill you might contact the city and complain to them. The local TV news in some towns have shows where they target bad businesses such as apartment complexes with substandard living conditions and expose them publicly. There are also laws governing habitability, so you may see if your city office can advise you of who to contact. Good luck.
2006-06-17 22:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by JC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...your rent is paid up along with utilities then they cant be doing this...if the building is still being occupied by tennants they must give notice prior to turning off any utilities and then work must be finished within a reasonable amount of time as not to create any undue harrassments to the tennants...you could create your own lil bit of hassle as to go out on your own and find out how much work or improvement has be accomplished at the end of each lil "turn off"sessions...take photos of before and after then consult a lawyer
2006-06-17 22:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by spike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what i know about this as long as they give you notice they can keep it off for several hour's at a time,it depends on the state you live in, you should call the housing authorties, or social service's if you live in a income base or section 8 housing, sorry my answer could not be better but they may have a different law where you live.
2006-06-17 22:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where they are now giving notice, yes. I'd suggest asking how long "repairing the pipes" will last...
They shoulda been giving notice since day one...
2006-06-17 22:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can especially if they're changing management. Your lucky they didn't rip up your lease and kick you into the street. I think they have to give notice when they're going to shut it off when somebody lives there. Good luck
2006-06-17 22:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by jayjay5844 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the codes of living where you live. That sounds very annoying, I sugest, .. filling an empty water container, and keeping it just in case you need it to rinse off or drink .
2006-06-17 22:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by evan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am sure you could break the lease if you wanted to because of it but besides that I doubt anything can be done.
2006-06-17 22:41:45 · answer #9 · answered by Ballzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state's Attorney General's office, dept/div of consumer protection. They should be able to advise you.
2006-06-17 22:42:23 · answer #10 · answered by gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋