I've been complaining that the washer and dryer haven't been working for weeks. They have not come out to do anything. when i call, they say they know and they're trying to work on getting new(used)ones, or some other excuse.
is there anything legally i can do or say to them? i can't find anything about the laundry facilities in my renters agreement, so am i just out of luck?
2006-08-31 07:46:22 · 7 answers · asked by mooshyp 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If it is coin-operated, they may be dealing with an outside vendor that is giving them the run-around.
Send your landlord a certified letter saying that this is a hardship for you, and that you rely on the on-site laundry facilities. Create a paper trail and make a fuss.
Do you have anything that listed the laundry as an amenity, such as the ad for your apartment, etc ? If so, you may be able to get a slight abatement based upon the fact that the laundry has been out of commission for more than a few days.
2006-08-31 07:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as laundry is a "luxury" so to speak he is not required to treat it as an emergency. A broken refridgerator is an emergency.
If it is in the lease/renters agreement then you have a beef to call the housing authority about. If not you just have to suck it up but keep calling the slum lord LOL.... Seriously though when it comes to spending money on things that are "luxury" items landlords drag it on out till the bitter end. But you better believe he is there with bells and whistles on to collect that rent :)
Just keep calling him. Good luck...
2006-08-31 15:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Spay-n-Neuter-Your-Pets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has it's own laws governing what landlords are responsible for. In my state, laundry facilities are not required but mold protection, window screens, ac, etc. are. Your local library should have someone present who can look up the most recent laws in your state. There may be a web-address if you google it, but the library is probable faster and easier with access to law dictionaries.
2006-08-31 14:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by wuxitan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless Laundry facilities are included as part of your rental agreement,there is nothing you can do as they are provided as a convenience to all renters in your building.
2006-08-31 14:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it is iellgally that your landlord wont come and fix that needs to be fixed..you can call board of health and let them know about it...one of my friends were liveing in this appartment building and they had no heat & there were a couple other things that were worng, she had a 3 month old and nothing was done about it...intill the board of health came close the place down health people found her some place to live..the guy got into alot of trouble
2006-08-31 14:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Girl 24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State laws typically outline renters' rights. Do a web search for renter's rights in your state. But generally, if it's not specifically addressed in your lease, you're out of luck.
2006-08-31 14:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by the_Czech 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is an amenity that was listed when you moved in, then it need to be working properly, get with the other tenants and confront him, there is also a house authority you can contact and they will do somthing anomously
2006-08-31 14:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋