I'm renting a place in Columbus, Ohio. It seems to have been built in the 1970s but all the windows are single pane and they open to the side. It is so cold next to the window there might as well be nothing there. I think the frame is aluminum. I guess I'm trying to ask if the landlord was supposed to replace the windows before he accepted new tenants this past year. Am I liable for anything or am I just stuck?
2007-02-08 06:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by Erin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like plastic is the option. Quilted or insulated blinds also help.
Usta live in NW Ohio, I had storms at the time.
2007-02-08 20:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by william v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he doesn't have to replace them if he doesn't want to, just like you didn't have to rent there if you didn't want to. You might talk to him about changing the windows, or maybe work a deal to split the costs. Also, you might want to look into alternates to give you additional energy efficiency (storm windows or they used to sell a plastic barrier that you could install and heat shrink on the inside (house side) of the windows to cut down on drafts).
2007-02-08 06:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALMOST ANY HARDWARE STORE WILL HAVE A KIT TO INSTALL A PLASTIC SHEET ON THE INSIDE TO GIVE YOU A DOUBLE PANE WINDOW. I WOULD CERTAINLY INSTALL A COUPLE OF THEM FOR A TEST. IF YOU THINK THEY WORK, DO ALL OF YOUR WINDOWS. I THINK YOU WILL FIND THEY ARE WELL WORTH THE PRICE. TALK TO YOUR LANDLORD AND SEE IF HE WILL SUPPLY THEM. HE MAY DO YOU THE FAVOR.
2007-02-08 07:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're stuck like chuck. i too lived in columbus and had an old apartment there. use the plastic.
2007-02-08 15:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by wills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋