Here is how it all started. We moved in two yrs ago. About 1 year into the move the ceiling collapsed. The white carpet was covered in water stains. He had a carpet cleaner come and steam it but some of the stains from the ceiling have come back. Also the second bathroom we have the tub in it is always getting stopped up. We don't ever use it. We told him it was stopped only because I was having family over. Well it was fixed and now has gotten plugged again. We still haven't used it. Well he came to fix it again and came to the conclusion it was not his fault and will not fix it anymore. Then he had the nerve to accuse me of not taking care of the carpet. He pretty much accused me of having a dirty house. Pretty much came out and said this. I don't always have the money to have my carpet steamed all the time like him who is rolling in the dough. Okay I pay 575 a month. I have never given a reason to think I am not going to clean when I leave. Does he have the right to say I am dirty.
2007-02-15 13:05:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jorge's Wife 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I don't feel I should have to clean the carpet every time he thinks it is dirty. He doesn't live in it. Why should I spend money to constantly clean it. If the only thing that needs to be done is vaccuming and I do it. I just didn't have the time this week to get it done. Normally my house is very clean.
2007-02-15 13:07:03 · update #1
Okay oldfatcowboy, I never said I wasn't going to clean it up. I will it is in my rental agreement. So you can just shut up and read the whole question next time.
2007-02-15 13:31:17 · update #2
Technically he is rolling in the dough because he is not putting up the money for anything like that his father and mother are doing that for him. But he gets all the money out of what we the tenants put in for rent.
2007-02-15 17:13:01 · update #3
Anyone can state their opinion, whether you agree with it or not.
The carpet should have been replaced, not just cleaned. The collapse of the roof apparently stained the padding under the carpet and is not coming clean. If you want to press the issue, tell him if he doesn't replace the carpet, you will call the health department to have the check for mold.
The tub getting stopped up without being used could be a sympton of a bigger problem. To protect your own belongings, you may want to invest in calling a plumber out to find out what the real problem is. If it turns out to be something your super should have fixed, you can always take him to small claims court if he refuses to reimburse you.
2007-02-15 13:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brian G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have managed rental property for over 23 years. I have no compunction telling someone to clean the place up. You do not own the property, when you leave he will have to clean up your mess.
While you may think he is "rolling in dough" most investors I know are just getting by. The reality is that they have to pay the mortgage, the insurance, the taxes, the maintenance and all the other expenses that come with taking the RISK of owning an investment property.
While the owner may have assets, the likelihood is that his wealth comes from his full time employment.
From the sounds of your question you feel he owes you something because he appears to have more income than you. If you are not happy with the requirements of your landlord maybe you should buy your own house and then you can have all the dirty carpet you want.
2007-02-15 13:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by oldfatcowboy 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ok. Water stains dont come back unless there is more water leaking somewhere. If he had it cleaned and it was clean, then there is obviously something more going on here.
A bathtub that is always getting stopped up, but you never use it? Then how is it that you know its stopped up? And it cannot get stopped up unless its being used! Pipes dont just get stopped up from sitting with unuse. I dont blame him for not wanting to fixing it again. It IS obviously being used by someone in the household.
Yes he does have the right to say if you have a dirty house. He does have the right to evict you if it is unclean and unsanitary. He is looking out for his property. He expects you to take care of it and if your house is dirty, then you are not taking care of it. Which also goes in line with the carpet. If he had the carpet cleaned after the ceiling caved in, and it came clean, and now its dirty, then that is your responsibility. You are the one living there, walking on it, etc. Unless the ceiling is leaking again, then the dirt is coming from you.
As far as cleaning the carpet. Check your lease. Mine says that the carpet must be professionally cleaned once a year and a copy of the receipt sent to the landlord as proof. I also send out reminders near the 1 yr mark.
I realize that you arent going to like my answer, but if people read your statement closely, they will see it doesnt make sense.
1. Carpet cleaned professionally - now dirty again
2. Tub stopped up twice but is never used? - Doesnt make sense.
2007-02-16 04:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by kimmamarie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"While you may think he is "rolling in dough" most investors I know are just getting by. The reality is that they have to pay the mortgage, the insurance, the taxes, the maintenance and all the other expenses that come with taking the RISK of owning an investment property."
Yeah, the key word here is risk. The property owner assumes the risk of owning property. Not the tenant. If the apartment is damaged because the ceiling collapsed it is not the tenants fault. If the plumbing is bad it is not always the tenants fault. The landlord assumes the risk that the property will not "break down," and if it does the landlord losses money.
Most cities have web sites that list their tenants rights. Some bigger cities even have people who will help you deal with your landlord.
2007-02-15 14:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by joe1max 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To answer your question, he has the right to *say* what ever he wants.
He doesn't have the right to:
-kick you out with out 60 days notice
-withhold your deposit without reason
-refuse to fix things in the house
-refuse regular maintenance
-cut off your utilities
But, as far as I know, insinuating that a tenant isn't very cleanly is not against the law. Atleast not for now. Who knows what kind of laws will be passed in years to come about offending people. Wouldn't suprise me.
2007-02-15 14:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by ☼Pleasant☼ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately there is no law stating that your landlord can't be an ***. As long as you're not violating your rental agreement and he's not violating the rental agreement, there is nothing you can do but ignore him.
I've had landlords in the past that were like that and you just have to ignore their snyde comments.
2007-02-15 13:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by jcook2803 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to get a lawyer, I bet he will try to keep your deposit, and then try to get you for the carpet. I hope he payed you for any damage to your personal property. Your local government should have a renters rights office. call them immediately.
2007-02-15 13:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by telerobster 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No he doesn't.. Don't let him weasle out of it. People always want to do the minimum and try to deflect it away from the real issue... Tell him you will take him to small claims court.. He should of replaced the carpet, instead of the cheap way.. Stick to your guns
2007-02-15 13:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by swoopbns 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No he does not have to right to tell you that. He's the manager of the house and if you aren't plugging your bathtub or messing up your carpet, then its his responsibility.
2007-02-15 13:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋