Kind of a silly question but if your property manager refuses to fix your apartment do you really have to pay rent especially when it is causeing health problems with yourself and your children? We have black mold growing in our water heater closet, under the carpet, and in the walls, and she just spray painted over the walls, do I seriously have to pay her when the problem has not been fixed?
2006-08-28 08:23:35 · 11 answers · asked by kznight1 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am not sure of the landlord or renting laws but I don't think you should have to pay if there is mold in your apartment. It is the responsibility of the manager and owner to make sure their property is safe. That includes health issues. Mold is not safe. What does it say in the rental agreement?You should seriously think about moving if they won't fix the problem so you or your kids won't develop anything serious. It's not worth the hassle either. But in the mean time you should have at least a break or reduction on your rent. Google rental laws in your state and see what that says. Good luck!
2006-08-28 08:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by AB11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you signed an agreement you are bound by the Agreement. Pay her and take her to court
to get your moneyback.. take pictures of your problem! Maybe Judge Judy the t.v. judge will be reasoanble with you if you're comfortable with her judging style! You could get the problem fixed yourself and bill the landlady.
It'll take quite a while to get your money back.
The best solution is move to a better place. You can get out of lease if you have on.. For
Reasons of health! Oh most molds can be destroyed with Vinegar and epson salts. Not everymold is destroyed that way. For some there is no help.. house rot.. the boards have to be replaced and that is a costly job! One place I lived with black mold the whole wall
had to be replaced. If you're living in a place
with rotted wood which is usually black it will
eventually take over the whole house if not replaced! I was lucky my Landlady reimbursed me for my costs of fixing a moldly wall.. $375 plus she gave me $30 an hour for
labour.. She did supervise the job.. cause the
rule was no repairs without her supervision. Most Landladys and Landlords are not so reasonable. They say if you don't like it move!
I had to move because her daughter wanted the place.. well I was given sufficient time to find a place. Now I'm living in a house for $525 monthly. $150 more a month than the
Lady I was refering to!
2006-08-28 15:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a health issue, contact your health department. That's the quickest way to get the manager to fix the problems.
Pay your rent into a "trust account" so it will be available for payment as soon as repairs have been made.
2006-08-28 15:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do or you can be evicted. You can however have your problems repaired if you follow the state laws regarding tenants and landlords. I don't know what state your from but usually you are required to give him a WRITTEN notice of your complaints he is given a reasonable amount of time to correct the problems and then if he refuses you MAY be allowed to have the repairs done and have it deducted from your rent. All states laws are different so you need to get better informed of the law. One thing is for sure........YOU CANNOT WITHHOLD YOUR RENT WITHOUT GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE.
2006-08-28 15:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the housing authority. They'll be able to give you the answer. It might vary by state.
Generally, if the landlord doesn't repair something, you can have it repaired and deduct it from the rent, provided you submit a copy of the invoice/receipt for the work in lieu of rent.
2006-08-28 15:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by mom2babycolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa. Stop for a minute. You must continue to pay rent. If you stop, that is "fuel" for the fire.
Keep your P's and Q's together and let THEM screw up. I would definitely contact the Health Department.
If anyone of your family gets sick, keep all the bills and documentation.
If you want to, sue the apartment management. Sue for the amount of medical bills.
2006-08-28 15:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually its all about the lease. if she is not keeping up her end of the lease, the she is in a breech of contract and no you shouldnt be responsible for the rent. read the lease and seee what it says about the condition of the home. there are some clauses in there about health hazards. be careful and be prepared for a fight. also, put it in writing what you are planning to do and send it certified mail to her residence. that way you can prove you did every thing you could and she was being defiant. good luck.
2006-08-28 15:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Bistro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be an idea to get in touch with your local council or social services who may offer either your landlord or yourself financial help to improve your property or even find you a better property failing that next time he/she notifies you they are coming to collect the rent grease the stairs and their and watch them fall...priceless!
2006-08-28 15:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by frivolouscrimesquad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, contractualy u must, but you can report to local authorities, there are laws on books to assure landlords are in compliance with ordinances............2 wrongs dont make a right...
2006-08-28 15:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by scooter2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, rent is essentail. sucks doesnt it?
2006-08-29 10:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Blazer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋