Well to start out my carpet is infested with something alsoI am 8 mos pregnant and fell down the steps because rail wasn't fix also my son too. 4 ,9 months been trying to get someone to fix stuff in my house. Can't afford to move any where else so please give me some answer on what to do if u were me.
2006-12-04 06:45:35 · 8 answers · asked by sexxytay1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think you might have to be able to explain your situation to an attorney first and seems you need to work on that.
2006-12-04 06:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford a lawyer to sue the landlord, couldn't you afford to move to another apartment complex?
You'll need to look at your lease or rental agreement to see what kind of maintenance and repairs the land lord is to cover. From there you should go to him and tell him what needs to be done as per your contract.
If that doesn't work, you can go to the police and try to file a negligence report. Some states allow for the prosecution of dead beat land lords.
You'll also want to take pictures of everything - your apartment and all of the railings and other things that need to be fixed or replaced.
Good luck!
2006-12-04 14:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all of course you can sue if these are preexisting conditions in most states however, there are atleast 2 problems 2 overcome 1 is going 2 b proving your claim actually happened;the falls; , or that the bugs or whatever isnt ur fault.2if and when u decide to file a claim u r landlord will possibly try and evict u.so my advice find a place b4 baby arrives.
2006-12-04 15:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by too much mouth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord has a duty of care to keep the property maintained. Call your local city housing department for advice on how to get an order served on him.
2006-12-04 14:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in your Yellow Pages for a Legal Aid group, and they should be able to either help you or refer you to a Renters' Rights group.
2006-12-04 14:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by NeonNurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can sue him. And please be careful i dont want you to hurt youself or the baby. I say a prayer for your situation.
2006-12-04 14:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by sabrina w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN TRY! GET AN ATTOURNET! IF YA CAN NOT AFFORD ONE, FIND A PUBLIC DEFENDER! THE DIFFERENCE IS the PUBLIC DEFENDER NORMALLY ONLY GETS $$$ IF HE/ SHE WINS Y'ER CASE!!!
2006-12-04 14:55:28 · answer #7 · answered by writerbethieangel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you documented it all, video, written complaints, then sue. If not, you are owned.
2006-12-04 14:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋