We are renting a nice home and the dishwasher is about ready to retire. It is not cleaning anymore, water spots are nasty, it doesn't rinse anything off, I have to do that myself when I unload the dishwasher. Also the bottom, in the back, where the water is supposed to drain. . .it doesn't. It sits there for days.
The thing wiggles and wobbles, makes groaning noises, and frankly I am a little scared of it. I know it is not my responsibility. However I feel like a shmuck calling my landlady and basically telling her, "Hi Mrs. Smith, I need you to spend another $300 this week to replace this item, even though your husband's brother's wife's mother's neighbor's dog just died." See what I mean? Am I being silly? Should I not be so caring and just call her already? Any advice on to how to tell her would be great.
Thanks so much and God Bless everyone this morning.
2006-10-17 02:33:23 · 10 answers · asked by Shannon 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
calling now, let ya know what she says
2006-10-17 02:48:57 · update #1
I talked to her and she was fine, PHEW!! Her husband is coming over to take a look at it. She said it is 9 years old and probably needs to be replaced anyway. So that went great. Also, to the person who said to wash by hand. . .no thanks, that is what dishwashers are for ;)
2006-10-17 05:00:27 · update #2
Don't think of yourself as a bad person. When you decided to rent this home, the owner provided a dishwasher, if the dishwasher isn't work, then he/she needs to fix it or replace it. Also the price of the dishwasher is under $200.
I would suggest calling the landlord and saying that the dishwasher isn't working properly. I wouldn't mention the water spots as this happens all the time with dishwashers. I would mention that its not cleaning the dishes and the water isn't draining properly.
To answer your questions of you being silly or not caring. The answer is simply these questions are irrevelant. When you signed the lease, you and the owner entered into a contract, you should treat this as a purely business transaction.
Bottom Line:
Don't be afraid, call the owner and have him fix it or replace it.
2006-10-17 02:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by AJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just wash your dishes in a sink? Saves on electricity and water. But wouldn't a dishwasher be a luxury? Which the landlord is in no way bound by law to replace? Especially since you have a sink where you can wash by hand. But your landlord is after all a landlord, if she didn't want to put up with stuff like this she should have picked a different profession. Ask her nicely and don't be rude about it, just tell her the problem and let her know what is going on.
2006-10-17 02:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Fallen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not being silly, you're being considerate of the stress in your landlord's life. However, if you rented the house with a working dishwasher, then it is the landlord's responsibility to replace it. Since water doesn't drain, the thing could cause an electrical shock. It's your right to have it replaced, since you rented the house with a dishwasher already in it.
2006-10-17 02:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you rented a house with a working dishwasher then you are entitled to have one now. Just call and say you need someone to come out and fix the dishwasher and explain the problem. She will send someone and they well be able to see you need a new one. You are paying rent and you should have what you are paying for.
2006-10-17 02:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call her up and tell her the dishwasher isn't working, it is her responsibility to replace it. That's the good part about renting.
2006-10-17 02:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Candi S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dishwasher is part of the house, so it is included in the rent. If it is not working she has to replace it. If not replace it yourself and hold whatever you spent out of your rent. Be sure and give her a copy of the receipt.
2006-10-17 02:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow a pair and get er done. You signed a lease with expectations, so call her up and get it delivered. If you feel so bad, split the cost with her. Or if you are handy, offer to install it if it is delivered.
I have a feeling that you are one of those people that gets taken advantage of all the time. You never get anything in life unless you go after it.
2006-10-17 02:46:44 · answer #7 · answered by Shyguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, call her and explain the situation....she may be able to get a cheap used one out of the classifieds in the paper. And, a new one BASIC model is only like $99.99.....at least it will wash.
2006-10-17 02:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by bradnmich2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 15:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by jarvie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your rental agreement, it should list what appliances are whose responsibility. If it doesn't go to the landlord & give it a shot. All he can say is yes or no.
2006-10-17 03:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by Ellen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋