i live in dallas texas. have lived in my apt since 01/28/07. when i moved in my toilet flushed for one day before not flushing for at least a week. then it worked for about 16 days before not flushing again. also just found out that something hit my window & cracked it. how do they have to fix these issues after being given a written notice & am i responsible to pay for the replacement of the window since i didn't break it?
2007-02-20 06:57:43 · 4 answers · asked by Kathy C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
See how long they like to go without your rent check. OR use a bucket for your waste and drop it off in front of the office.
2007-02-20 07:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure the law differs state-to-state, but my first advice would be to move out ASAP. You might be able to move out without a 30 day notice if your toilet is breaking and they are taking a long time to fix it. A fully functioning toilet is a necessity, meaning you cannot live with out them. Therfore, you cannot be sued for not leaving a 30 day notice if the landlord is not providing you with necessities. Or as someone above mentioned, withhold your rent check, that is a good idea to show them that you cannot be walked all over.
You can defenatly report this person to building code enforcment.
No you are nto responsible for you window at all since you had nothing to do with it breaking.
Seriously, this situation sounds like it going to get worse move out now!
2007-02-20 15:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, do not with hold your rent check with out first consulting an attorney or local tenants rights organization. There are particular steps you need to go through to get the repairs done or put your rent in escrow. Send your landlord a letter by certified mail, return reciept requested. Keep a copy of the letter for your receord. Give him/her a specific date for when you expect to have the repairs made. State in the letter that if they are not done by that date, you will contact city code enforcement and place your rent in escrow. You must be current on your rent at the time you do this. Your local legal aid may have a tenant rights education workshop that you should attend to learn about the local process for non-repair. Good luck to you!
2007-02-20 15:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mary W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1: are you in the ghetto, projects, HUD, or otherwise crappy housing?
2: is your landlord also known as a slumlord?
3: if you answered no to both 1 and 2, then you're kidding yourself...
2007-02-20 15:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Onadrad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋