how do i proceed to correct this injustice?

Question

my landlord refuses to reimburse for accomodations when a flood rendered my apt.temporarily uninhabitable. they are required to comply, but refuse to acknowledge.

Answer 1

sue 'em!!

Answer 2

Hire an attorney, the go for legal fee's, and compensation for time wasted.

Then I'd think about finding another place. Better yet, the housing market is a good time for buyers, so look into that.

Answer 3

this can be tricky..
if you have not returned the landlord may not be finished with the insurance..
the landlord may not have carried proper insurance..etc..
or the landlord may not have been paid..
phone the landlord..and ask and talk very simply to the landlord.........
if you paid...........an excessive amount for temporary shelter..the landlord may only have to pay..say $25 a night as oppossed to $100..
to say sue...if the landlord has this as a clause in the insurance..it could be the landlord is underinsured and to sue in "small claims" could go either way..to say..finding reasonable..etc.......and you could lose or maybe not..
so what is excessive
also when you accepted a payout..you may have in your clause..already accepted..this in your claim..and may simply have to show the landlord in your claim..that you were not paid..or paid (read that small print)

Answer 4

Hi,

I am not sure what country you are in but I will answer generally.

I am from Australia and there is a 'peak body' that real estate agents are required to belong to. If you have a complaint with an agent then you might go to them. Is there such an organisation in your country?

Peter

Answer 5

You say "they are required to comply" what makes this so? do you have a clause in your contract that states this? or are you assuming this fact?

If it's in your contract then start a lawsuit but, make sure you have another place to move to. Is it really worth it to you or are you just being stubborn?