I have put in a few maintance requests that have never been answered. We had mould growing in our bathroom and ended up having to fix it ourself cause we couldnt wait and just leave it. The caulking around our tub is stripping and mildew is growing in there and it smells do they need to fix that? And now the power is out in our basement and no one has come after 4 days. Is that too long? We cant really move right now cause though because the rental market has gone crazy and there is no place at a decent price.
2006-10-14 11:13:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
most states have laws that govern this sort of thing. For instance- - in Kansas they have two weeks to fix things as long as you have put into writing. Make sure all of your requests are in writing and you keep a copy of that. I just looked on the internet for this information by searching tenant/landlord laws.
2006-10-14 13:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to read your lease as to how long repairs should take. However.... most bathrooms have either a fan in them or a window. I do not know your house or your lease, but I have 23 rental properties and all my houses have fans/windows in the bathroom, if my tenants choose not to use the fan or open the window, yes mold will grow. Like if you leave food in the fridge it will spoil then begin to smell, is that the landlords doing? As far as the power in the basement, have you checked the circuit breakers? Turn them off then on again? If you have and still have no power, send your landlord a letter, CERTIFIED MAIL, tell him/her of the trouble and ask for it to be repaired or at least have an electrician come out within 30 days. If 30 days comes and goes with no response, will can then hire an electrician you will need to pay them then you send a copy of the receipt along with your rent minus the cost of electrician to your landlord. I hope this gives you a direction to go. Good Luck KG
2006-10-14 13:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by kgreives 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a landlord myself......it really depends on how serious the problem is. Mold is a problem that should be attended to soon though. If your landlord is slow or refuses to do repairs, you can notify them that you are planning to take care of the unrepaired item at their cost. You send them a registered letter explaining that if the problem isn't handled within 30 days then you are having it done professionally, or taking care of it yourself and deducting the cost from the rent. You have the right to a clean and sanitary living enviroment. You can also contact the local Health Dept. and have the house inspected. They will contact the landlord concerning any repairs that are needed. Either way will get their attention pretty fast.
2006-10-14 11:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your lease should say 'within a timely manner', however that "time frame" is up to a judge to determine, if it goes that far. Also you can file a rental grievance with the county clerk of recorded by listing your complaints and giving your rent money to them until the landlord fixes the items you mentioned.
2006-10-14 11:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should only have to wait about 2 or 3 days and then ask agian and then if its not resolved put rent in a account at bank and dont spend it and dont pay it but call tell them its in an account and there not getting it till they fix stuff. thats what i did lol
2006-10-14 11:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by pa_girl2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State laws differ. If you cannot get a response, place your rent money in an escrow account with an attorney, and have the attorney contact them.
2006-10-14 14:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by Process Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many employees are on staff to handle repair requests, and, if they are available 24 hours, or, only weekday/weekend.
2006-10-14 11:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on the severity of the problem. You should refer to your lease agreement.
2006-10-14 11:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by Neka 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋