pipe burst due to 18 degree weather. provided me with one week hotel stay, wants me to move back in while other repairs are taking place.
2007-01-20 10:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I agree, your landlord was pretty generous. It doesnt take a week to fix a broken pipe. However, now that the leak is fixed, you can move back in. Obviously the other repairs are small enough and the apartment is habitable. The problem IS resolved. He doesnt have to pay for a hotel until YOU decide to go back. He can do the other repairs around you, obviously.
I require all my tenants to have tenant renters insurance. The insurance covers their belongings if destroyed and will pay for a motel if needed. You may want to look into it.
2007-01-20 16:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by kimmamarie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your land lord is responsible for providing a habitable living space. This includes upkeep on all plumbing to make sure all health and building codes are met in your living space. Because the pipe burst in the attic, the landlord is still responsible for the damage to the building including the area that you live in. You and your landlord will have to make an agreement regarding rent. If the space is inhabitable or not up to health codes because of the water you may be able to get out of your lease until the house is fixed and up to codes again. Regarding your personal property, your landlord is not liable for anything of yours that was ruined. Did you have renters insurance? Renters insurance is fairly inexpensive and will cover your personal things. If you did not have renters insurance previous to the flooding you may be at a loss. Hope this helps!
2016-05-24 02:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consumer Law Help Manual - Landlord - Tenant -- Emergency Relocation
When a tenant is in need of housing after a fire or other emergency in the building, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issues a vacate order, sends personnel to the site and attempts to assist the occupants. The Department helps to find apartments for tenants who do not have one, runs bonus programs to encourage such tenants to find their own housing, and provides temporary shelter to tenants. The vacate order requires the owner to correct the problem within 10 days, and the owner may be subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 for each unit if the correction is not made in that time. Furthermore, the owner may be required to make reasonable efforts to notify tenants of the right to reoccupy the building.
http://www.consumer.state.ny.us/clahm/clahm-landlords.htm -
2007-01-20 10:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by --------------- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what type of landlord they are if you would like to help them out to save money then move in. If they would not do the same for you then stay in the motel. Make sure you know your contract details on this matter before you make a decision.
2007-01-20 10:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by eckeeney2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should really review you lease agreement and your local renters rights.
if you apartment/house is not in proper living condition, your landlord is required by law to find you temporary housing until the repairs are complete, i would definately contact a lawyer.
2007-01-20 10:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the leak has been sealed you have to move back in. If it hasn't, get a lawyer.
2007-01-20 12:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you're lease says. Look over that.
2007-01-20 10:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty generous to me.
all they must do is make it habitable, not nec. perfect.
2007-01-20 10:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋