I got an apartment a year ago and chose it over others I saw b/c if was over a store. As soon as I moved in the store closed and a restaurant recently opened up. My apartment reeks of fried foods all the time now that it makes me feel sick to my stomach.
Can I legally ask for a rent reduction due to this?
2007-01-17 07:04:20 · 7 answers · asked by FoggyWoggy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you got the apartment a year ago then your lease is up and you can look for a new apartment.
2007-01-17 07:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, as someone else noted, most leases are for a year. If that is your case, then you can ask for anything from your landlord that you want when negotiating your next lease (or, if you're now month-to-month, you can still negotiate any of the terms). It seems to me that a smelly apartment over a restaurant will be harder to rent, and so your landlord may well be willing to reduce your rent. If not, move.
If your lease is still in effect, and if the restaurant is truly causing smells that are making you sick, you should be able to get out of the lease, or you might be able to take action against the restaurant. I would recommend first talking to the landlord. If you're pleasant about it, a reasonable landlord would work with you. Also, you might want to talk to the restaurant manager or owner -- again nicely -- perhaps they aren't venting their kitchen correctly??
If the landlord isn't reasonable, and the restaurant can't fix the problem, you should talk to a lawyer. Since you aren't getting what you contracted for (a livable apartment), and since the restaurant is creating a health hazard, or at least a nuisance, the lawyer should be able to help you.
Good luck!
2007-01-18 05:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyGypsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. you are not allowed to reduct any part of your rent or you will be in some troubles, even if it smells. Unless you agreed with the management that you can, sorry you can't. Wait until your lease is up, or see what the lease break fee is...if there is any... Good luck
2007-01-17 08:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by epicsupastar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got any better excuse?
Doesn't make any sense to ask for a rent reduction for the reasons you give, since that would not take away the smell or help your stomach. So, to me, it just sounds like you want to pay less rent. I'd suggest you just live with it or move to a cheaper place. I think your landlord would agree.
2007-01-17 07:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on where you live...
If I were you, I'd ask for the rent reduction and if the answer is no, then I'd look into the law.
You probably don't know it, but you smell like fried food, and so do your clothes.
2007-01-17 07:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is in the incorrect section yet i imagine you figured that out by now. i'd position the employ in an account (and in no way pay it to the owner) till the water is became back on and the challenge is settled satisfactorily. There are criminal precedents for this.
2016-11-24 23:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by geesey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Look for another place and move when your lease comes up for renewal......
2007-01-17 08:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by boston857 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋