The tiles are cheap, about the 99 cent variety sold at the local home improvement store, I think the the tiles cracked because they were not installed correctly. Tiles were cracked throught the grout and into the next tile, grout was faulty, breaking out all over. The tile are do not seem securely bonding to the subfloor.
The landlord wants to charge over $1800 for repairs. I think this way overpriced.
2007-02-04 03:02:09 · 13 answers · asked by Scruffy44 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
That is indeed a steep price. What's he using for replacements, solid gold? It can be difficult to exactly match existing tile, but still, that's a lot. A single bundle of replacement tiles can be had for under a hundred dollars, and 55 tiles is barely more than one bundle. And if he's the one who installed the original tile, well, I'd be reluctant to pay him that much.
Actually, unless he can show that your negligence or misuse of the property caused premature failure, he shouldn't be charging you at all; the cost of maintenance is part of the expense he must bear as landlord. And he should be having it done by a bonded professional, not by himself or a buddy. Check with legal aid regarding your responsibility - but frankly, he can make your life miserable other ways, so if I were you I'd start looking for other accomodations - this guy's out to shaft you!
2007-02-04 03:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not enough info here - did the tiles crack from normal wear and tear or did they crack because you dropped a heavy object on them.
If they cracked from normal wear and tear, I am wondering why you are liable for that. I have a apt once where the bathroom tile separated from the floor - I didn't pay for the repair - it wasn't my fault the tile came up. The landlord didn't even ask me to pay - just replaced the floor.
If you bashed up the tile, then you should pay. If you didn't bashup the tile, then it's the landlords problem.
Depending on how long the tile has been down, the grout failure might be an indicator of too much flex in that area of the floor. It' possible the subfloor is inadequate for the tile.
As far as the cheap tile goes - you shouldn't be responsible for either poor quality materials or poor quality installation. You are correct that if the tiles are separating from the sub-floor that this is an indicator of defective installation.
I would fight any attempt to saddle you with the bill for this unless you abused that area of the floor somehow.
2007-02-04 03:17:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the price of the tile and the precision with which it is to be laid. On a 12x12" granite tile costing $20 each you can charge more than on discounted ceramic going for 75 cents. Of course, I can spot a misaligned tile from the other side of the room, so I lay my tile floors myself, so I can take days to get each one lined up absolutely (well, to 0.1 mm) perfectly. Other things matter, too: are all the tools yours? They you have to pay for the depreciation, for replacements. Renting a wet saw? Is the owner renting the saw? etc etc. Basic tile job, I'd aim for $20 an hour for me to take home (unskilled job site cleanup crew guys get $10 these days). I seem to remember older school contractors working on a "cost plus" ... material, tool, transport costs, plus 10%, plus 20%. Ah, in 2003 the state of New Jersey thought tile setters should be getting $13.58 hourly. Three years of ~4% inflation is $15.27. But I'm worth the extra ;-) And that all assumes you know how long the job will take in advance. Good luck there ;-)
2016-03-29 04:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Edmonton, Canada, there is a Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board that would be able to advise you the best way to deal with that. There is also plenty of legislation in place to protect both landlords and tenants from unscrupulous types. If there is no such agency where you live, I would suggest contacting a lawyer. There is usually no charge for the first phone call to see if he can help you. My lawyer (that I use every few years, if that!) has an assistant that will answers questions for me, without charging me, if I don't really need a lawyer, and the resulting cost!
Hope this helps! Your landlord can't make you pay, and has no grounds unless he can prove you actually caused the damage.
2007-02-04 03:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by tiger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly , I don't think you should be paying for the flooring at all. First of all I doubt it was you that caused this damage just by walking on the floor, that's insane !! It's got to be either cheap tile or poor workmanship .Maybe a combination of both. I think your landlord isn't owning up to his responsibilities.If I were you I would call the landlords and tenants act ( or whatever it's called where you are ) and ask them about your rights and responsibilities. $1800.00 is a lot of money and I bet they will tell you that it's your landlords bill not yours unless you've caused some kind of direct and unusual damage you are not saying here.Find out what you can and stand up for yourself. Nobody else can do it but you . Good luck !!! : )
2007-02-04 03:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by uncle louie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you're at, the landlord can't charge you for such major repairs unless he can prove that you did the damage. Other than re-grouting once in a while, a tile floor should be a lifetime installation. I'd dispute it if I were you.
2007-02-04 03:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is ripping you off. Even the most expensive tile is about $20/ft^2 installed.
If you can get and estimate for the repair and get the guy to write on there why the tiles are the way they are, you will have a reasonable estimate if it is your fault and the reason for the condition of the tiles.
Good ammo to have if it goes to small claims.
2007-02-04 04:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by speedgeek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a Thief!!! No way would it cost that much! We have a pro do our flooring. We are having ceramic flooring done & he charges $5.00 sq. ft., Installed. Laminate he charges $4.00 sq. ft, Installed. Of course, it's material on sale, and he is a friend, so we get a good deal, but $33.00 to put down one cheap tile is outrageous!!! Call the Landlord/Tenant department, and a local contractor to see what a reasonable charge would be.
2007-02-04 03:19:35 · answer #8 · answered by Karen L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is trying to rob you at best 55 tiles installed would run 300 dollars labor it was never put down correctly and the grout was put on with not b3ing mixed properly his contractor messed up and you pay?
or did you do the job get a professional to lift them up and replace for definitly under 500 dollars and min 3oo
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2007-02-04 08:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by tom c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you should take him to court ... get yourself a lawyer if you can... and insist that the tile company give you someone who worked on the job .... to testify to what he found underneath the cracked tiles...
second, do you know what I think whenever something outrageous like this happens to me? I think I am in the wrong spot and that somone somewhere is trying to tell me to move. I may be wrong .... but maybe there is something nice elsewhere for you ..... you never know!!!!
All, in all .......what a nuisance!
Peace & Love
2007-02-04 03:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋