i moved in dec 1 the roof is not done on the house. the landlords handy man comes over for two hours and leaves for four. the whole roof is completely bare. it is suppost to snow tonight and for the rest of the week. we've talked to the landlord but the handy man is an idiot. is there anything i can do to get the roof on my house and can we hold rent on him until he gets it done. and can we make him pay part of our heat bill?
2007-01-02 07:07:02 · 4 answers · asked by just wondering 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Call the local "Humane department" (welfare) at the County and let them know what's going on. They should be able to find you shelter. This is a non-rent able apartment. He should be close for renting this type of unit.
2007-01-02 22:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why in God's name would you move into a rental with no roof..in the middle of winter...and with kids no less. Call your local housing board ASAP! Unless your state has a provision for withholding rent (most don't), I would strongly advised against it because it can and probably will result in an eviction proceeding to commence.
Good Luck
2007-01-03 14:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why did you move in, in the first place...contact the local codes and enforcement department and move out and sue the sox off the landlord for your money back.
2007-01-02 15:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer so you dont do anything illegal
2007-01-02 15:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by lawson403 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋