I have rented an apartment. Within 6 months from signing a one year lease, the landlord starts to perform works on the Patio of the apartment block. The work is expected to take place over 4 months. During the period of work, the apartment is not habitable during the day as the noise from work is deafening. I am a housewife with a baby. I have to wander in the park during the day, and return during the worker's lunch break and leave before they start works again. It is extremely inconvenient. In addition, the apartment become very dusty and lots of dust particles just float in the air within the apartment causing breathing difficulties.
The landlord maintained that there is nothing they are obliged to do. The maintained that at the time I signed the lease agreement, the management has not decided to proceed with this project. Also the landlord says a court has ruled previously that if the works are safety related, the landlord need not make any concessions on rental reduction
2006-08-10 16:35:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm not sure. Does he have another place for you to rent in the meantime? I would take the lease agreement to a lawyer and let him look over it for you. He could find a loophole for you.
2006-08-10 16:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state do you live in? You want to find landlord-tenant relations office in your state. There used to be legal aid societys that handled that.
Also, call the health department about the dust and noise and see if there's action possible there. Call the county department which issues building permits.
Now, as a landlord myself, if i have to do repairs on a building, i really can't wait for a baby to grow up to do it. congrats to you on 'being home' with your baby. yep, i always tell people - i'm a stay at home mom, but we're never home. You're just getting an early start! sigh.. i know it's no fun. Good luck.
I really wouldn't take the landlord's word on any of it. Even if he's being honest, he's gonna hear all the info from his point of view.
2006-08-10 23:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by t jefferson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to quiet enjoyment of your apartment, and are obviously not getting it. Move. If the landlord tries to collect unpaid rent, your defense is that he did not maintain the place in a habitable condition. Get witnesses to the noise and mess, so that if it goes to court you have evidence.
2006-08-10 23:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take pictures of the work and take your lease to a lawyer. you should be in-titled to a free consultation to see if you have any rights here. every state is different
2006-08-10 23:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋