Hi Im Karin,I just asked for help on my problem with my landlord that wants to evict me after I with held the rent for September, the contion Im in is the place is a Mobil Home, it has 3 mager leaks in the kitchen and hallway, we have 28 outlets total in the house only 5 are working, we are running extention cords everywhere, we have not central heat or Air , the lease is a normal lease no rent as is , or I have to fix it, I hardly see my landlord in 1 year and 3 month he responded 4 times , to come by, he wrote me a hand note saying move by October 31st. for not paying rent in September I have mailed the rent for October on the 10th. now we found out he was not even suppost to rent this place out in the contion it was in, I have put about 2000 dollars in repairs all ready, so we can live half way normal, where is my right, all I wanet was for him to step up, a little, now after I confronted him he say;s he wants to sell the place , and we have 14 days to move, where is my right Karin
2006-10-17 04:55:55 · 6 answers · asked by kforkarin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The question I have to ask is - why would you want to live there anyway under those conditions? I would definately get a hold of the housing authority & get yourselves out of that house. I would have his house declared a health hazzard which will make it impossible for him to rent it to anyone else or sell it until the repairs are made - but - that means that you can't live there either.
2006-10-17 05:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by dmnyco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a legal issue. Call your rent control authority, or housing authority. It should be posted in thephone book. These conditions are not healthy. Leaks contribute to mould growth, which can make you and your family very sick. Asthma, allergies, headaches, nausea, and rashes are not unheard of.
As for electrical, and heat, that is a fire hazard, as well as health when it comes to the winter coming.
Either get after his sorry backside, or leave for the sake of your families health. This place sounds like it needs major repairs, and with a deadbeat landlord, I wish you luck. Legal action is likely your only other option.
2006-10-17 12:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Buttercup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't say what state you live. There should be a state agency that governs rentals, contact them for more information. Chances are your lease states that you must pay the rent, and any repairs are a different issue but should be covered in your lease.
2006-10-17 14:00:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you go to the local JP and talk to him. Maybe get some of your money back.
2006-10-17 12:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by hummingbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take photos, move out and do the american dream.. sue the thier ***
2006-10-17 12:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by BoChOi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lawyer
2006-10-17 12:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋