Who is responsible to buy a dehumidifier if I live in a bottom floor apt that has dampness and musky odor ?

Question

Is the landlord responsible or the person who is renting the apartment ? I live in NY if anyone knows the law .RE: The above

Answer 1

You may want to call the local heath department and your local attorney generals office. Mildew is hazardous to your health, and Most of not all landlords should know this, why do you think they have air exchangers in underground garages?
I'm a landlord, and it wouldn't be asking too much if a resident had asked me for one, I wouldn't have to go through the cost of marketing the apartment and turning costs, I made a resident happy and they will stay until the end of their lease, and may renew in the end.
I would call around then ask if they would purchase one for you, however they probably won't pay for the electrical costs.

I hope this helps, and this is what I would do for a resident.
S

Answer 2

A landlord can't legally be responsible to buy you a dehumidifier. Even if the apartment is bad for your health you chose to live in a bottom floor. If your health is suffering you could legally get out of your lease early though.

Answer 3

This would be your responsibility. It's quite similar to saying to the landlord "It's too hot in here. I demand that you get me an air conditioner." Of course, you won't get the A/C unit, and you won't get the dehumidifier either.

Answer 4

Landlords are not responsible for that sort of thing, unless you can prove that is damaging to your health.

Answer 5

you should contact one of your local mold and mildew companys they can tell you exactly who covers what you can probably locate them inline or in phone book

Answer 6

depends on who is the one complaining.