Can someone refer me where I can look up information on requirements for apartment complexes. Im not sure if I am explaining myself correctly, but the responsibilties a landlord has regarding an apartment, and requirements an apartment has to have. For example working smoke detectors, etc. The buliding itself looks like a hotel, 11 story building, with elevator etc. It was affected by a fire a year ago(I wasn't a resident then) but since the fire most apartments have flimsy "temporary doors", with no peep hole, only one lock etc. Im sure they might be violating other things but I don't know where to look to have proof. I recently found out an apartment got broken into, but theyre keeping everything hush hush. Please, can someone help me. What agency/organization can I contact?
2007-01-18 06:16:11 · 6 answers · asked by kitcat78 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you live in the US many states have a website. You can go to yahoo.com and type in your state to see if you have a website, or you can type in your state followed by .gov.
On their websites there should be an area where it refers to Residents and you can go from there to find landlords rights and tenants rights and responsibilities.
Another way to go about this is to contact your states Attorney General Office and speak with a respresentatitive. They will help you find the correct information or refer you to someone to contact regarding this.
You can also contact your city's local housing division. HUD.gov.
Here is a link provided through HUD that can help you find Tenants Rights based on the state you live:
http://www.hud.gov/renting/tenantrights.cfm
http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
The second link is about Renting. You can contact HUD and go from there also.
Good Luck.
2007-01-19 04:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what you mean by a temporary door. Does that mean he has other doors on order to be put up at a later date? "Flimsy" by whos standards? Yours? A peep hole is NOT a requirement, and one lock can be sufficient. What do you want? 10 locks on the door?
These are NOT violations.!!!
As far as an apartment being broken into, that happens everywhere. Thieves can find almost any way to get into an apartment.
Yes, most states require working smoke detectors. However, if it just means replacing the battery, that is the tenants responsibility. If the smoke detector is faulty, then ask the LL for a new one. Its a $5.00 item.
The most important question is: Why did you rent the apt if you saw all this? A door is noticable at first glance. Smoke detectors or batteries for one are found at any hardware or even drug stores, and a peep hole is not a necessity. If you want a peep hole, ask the landlord for permission to put one in, buy it and have it put in, or ask the LL if he would. He is under NO obligation to do so, though. You make it sound like you live in the worst part of your city. If so, why did you move there?
It sounds to me like you are tryiing to find ways to get out of a lease. Also, if the landlord had a fire and is working with the insurance company to fix things, it takes time. You will find, if you "report" him, that you are going to get laughed right out of the room. You rented "As is" and he is fixing things (in your own words "temporary"). No agency is going to penalize a landlord for fixing things.
2007-01-19 05:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by kimmamarie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you live in the USA you simply contact your states "Attorney General" and request the booklet "Landlords & Tenants RIghts & responsibilites". These booklets ARE FREE.
If you do not know how to contact the Attorney Generals office just call your local government center such as the county attorney and they will give you this number. Easy easy !! : )
2007-01-18 06:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on a few things. One is what type of ant it is. If they are ants being tracked in because you have a dirty house then it would be your job to take care of it. If it is ant because the house is bringing in the ants then it is the landlord’s job. Check your house to see if there are food particles around. If there aren't call a pest control person and have them come to get rid of the ants. If they identify on paper that the ants are typical household ants or carpenter ants then send the bill to the landlord if they say on paper that your ants are your fault then pay the bill yourself.
2016-03-29 03:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local office of buolding codes should be able to help you with this. Make sure you have a full description of the property (High rise or not, year built, etc.) You can also check the lease agreement.
2007-01-18 06:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kubricksmind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go online to the housing authority and check with them and also call your local building codes. I'm surprised an inspector hasn't been out there to check it all out. Depending on where you live it may have to do with the county building inspections and codes.
2007-01-18 06:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by DawnC36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋