Moved into an apartment on an ad that said move in ready, I get into the place and the show the manager what needs to be repaired, who blows it off and starts asking for money!
2006-09-09 06:43:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Advertising language leave a lot to the interpretations so it is really hard to ascertain whether they mislead you and you relied on the offer terms. However what should have been done, and think about this for in the future, is to have an inspection sheet of the premises in where you inspect the property outside and inside room by room and stipulate in the form what needs to be done, if anything, and who is going to pay for it, and then you both sign it and attach it as an exhibit to and as a part of the lease agreement. This form is then used again as an exit by tenant form for purposes of deciding what the disposition of the deposit will be. If I were you, I'd look at my lease and see what I could do to go and find another place. If you don't trust your landlord and your landlord doesn't care for your needs, chances are that when something else goes wrong, you'll be back on here.
2006-09-09 06:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you should have been given a check-in sheet which you would use to detail all those areas of the apartment that are either not properly working or were damaged at the time you moved in. This is a safety measure for both you and the landlord, as it will allow you to avoid being charged for those items which were damaged by previous tenants, and at the same time allow you to make an official listing of those areas which need to be repaired.
If the landlord has blown you off, put your issues in writing and send a copy to both the landlord as well as the property owner. If they are one and the same person, then by all means contact your city's government to see what the applicable codes and statutes are for your location - in fact, most cities will have an office or bureau for dealing with rental matters.
2006-09-09 06:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by pblcbox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if it says it's move in ready then it should be things shouldn't have 2 be repaired.Don't give no money till it's fixed he sounds like a Slum Lord
2006-09-09 06:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i think they are responsible for telling the truth. doesn't that fall under the category of false advertisement?
2006-09-09 06:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by ny_butterfly_princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't sign a contract until they agree to fix things to your satisfaction...and all the repairs MUST be done before you move in
2006-09-09 06:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by mdel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋