what legal actions can i take if my water is'nt restored soon
2007-02-05 05:19:32 · 6 answers · asked by bigmike 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have already talked to your landlord and they haven't taken care of the problem then I should call the water supplier and have them take care of the problem but you need to know that in some states if you have the problem taken care of yourself it can make you responible for the payment of repairs. You as a renter do not have a right to with-hold rent payment to your landlord for any reson, unless ordered by a court of law. What you should do is to report the problem to you local HEALTH DEPARTMENT and ask them what recource you can take of your landlord. If the problem ifs from a frozen pipe or a broken pipe the landlord needs to be notifide right away so the problem can be fixed. if not and the landlord shot off the water you need to find out why, at this time of year it can be illegal to shot off water,gas, and electric.
So find out .
2007-02-05 05:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Don C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
running, potable water is a requirement to make a house/apartment/condo/etc habitable.
Call the landlord, and follow in writing sent certified mail stating that there is no running water...
depending on where you are located, you may be entitled to some monies to pay for a motel room while the repairs are being made. If the landlord is non-responsive, then you can pay to have it fixed and then deduct that from the rent (send a copy of the invoice with it).
also, depending on where you are, you may be able to withold your rent until the problem is fixed.
2007-02-05 13:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by bilko_ca 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would speak to your landlord and tell them you are calling the department of health if it's not restored ASAP. In the meantime they should put you up in a hotel and you should either give them the bill to reimburse you or deduct that out of your next months rent. In every apartment I lived in that was considered an emergency and they should send someone there right away.
2007-02-05 13:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by sweetjenv23 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Consult a lawyer
2007-02-05 13:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the where the problem lies.
Water companies assume no liability, but if the problem is with the rented place itself, there are options.
Need more info!
2007-02-05 13:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by davethenayber 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you could beat up your landlord.
But, i would ask a lawyer if it's ok.
2007-02-05 13:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Duminos 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋