I recently found mice in my kitchen. I had called her up and she told me she was going to send her brother-in-law who was an "expert" at this stuff. So he came in, added a few brillo pads in the walls and set up some traps. That's it. Few days later, they spread to the living room and bedroom. I also wanted to add, I have two baby Pomeranians who I am trying to protect. I feel like she isn't helping us enough. I called her this morning and she told me she was going to give me more traps. I feel like she doesn't want to spend money towards this apartment, even if it is a pest situation. My husband feels bad for her since she's an old lady. I like her too, but I feel like she can do so much more. I think she is being cheap, what do you think?
2007-02-18 05:23:46 · 5 answers · asked by Soldier'sWife 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
A couple of apartments of mine got mice this past summer, and we called an exterminate. The guy wanted $60 a month to put down mice traps, and come in and check them every couple days. It sounds to me like your landlord is doing exactly what an exterminator would do. What more do you want?
2007-02-18 05:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rodent infestation makes a home unlivable. Technically you have the right to withhold your rent payment until such a time as she makes the apartment livable, ie: get rid of the mice. However, you will likely want to keep a good relationship with your landlord. Talk to her first, and see if you can convince her to hire an exterminator. If she will not, you can report her to whichever department in your state that regulates housing. If you are going to withhold rent, you need to first contact an attorney to be sure that this is legal in your particular situation, then document the situation. Take pictures or video of the evidence of rodents, and send a letter to your landlord, certified, return receipt requested, stating that you have a problem and expect her to take care of it or you will be withholding rent. These things will protect you if she sues for the rent or tries to have you evicted. Good luck with it.
2007-02-18 05:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do I think? well she's not only being cheap, but not very smart, could be age too you know.
I would check your state's landlord tenant act to see what she is required to do about her little friends taking over your house. I would also tell her about the hantivirus that her little friends carry and the potential liabilities to her, not to mention what it can do to you and the hubby.
I would then call an exterminator and take care of it and your husband and you can pay for resolving the problem. How you collect for your expense is up to you, if you even want to collect, and how to collect is up to how the state law says you can and can not collect.
Get a cat that won't eat the Pomeranians
Buena Suerte
2007-02-18 05:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So there are a couple of mice,big deal.gets some traps and take care of it your self.Try cleaning the kitchen. The world isnt perfect,take some responsibilty yourself.Your landlady lets you keep two dogs in an apartment!you should go over to her house and fix stuff for her.Does she have to come over and swat flies for you too?Landlords cant create a perfect little world for you.
2007-02-18 05:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
why not call the city, and ask help with the Rent Board? hopefully your city does have one..and who knows
2007-02-18 05:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋