I just moved into a house, i am renting. There was a family that lived in the house prior to us moving in but rented out the basement to students. The landlord that bought the house turned the entire house into student housing.
Heres the deal
My lease started on the 6th of July. When i got to the house the landlord hadnt started cleaning anything. They had not even been to the house yet since the previous people left.
Is it right to ask the landlord to:
repaint my room
carpet clean or put in new carpets
I am just concerned because anything the previous tenants left behind I could be living in...
2007-08-19 18:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Hi Sweetie,
Yes, repainting is a requirement , and at least, steam cleaning to carpets. Here is the other B.S. ...........when you move into student housing, they believe you will accept what they hand you. You have already been there since July.............maybe steam-clean and re-paint and deduct it from rent. Take pics, and tell the landlord it was necessary. Deduct it from rent.
If they protest, show pics. All upgrading by tenants is legally acceptable by tenants rights. Good Luck, Sweetie!
2007-08-19 18:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by MOI 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is right to ask for that. However it can get you nowhere. And it can start endless conflicts with your landlord.
Maybe you can negotiate - show photos and ask for a fair deduction for repainting and steam-cleaning and then do it on your own and as you wish. Or if the carpet is a big problem - how much the landlord is going to give you to buy a new carpet - he should give what a cheap carpet would cost and you should cover the difference if you want a fancier carpet.
Both parties will be happy. But it is necessary to negotiate any deduction BEFORE you put money and time in the cleaning and fixing or buying anything.
Good luck in your new home!
2007-08-19 19:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by iva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the owner isn't required to attempt for mould yet is in charge for the freshen up of this way of upkeep situation as quickly as pronounced and given sufficient time to respond. Your analyzing of the owner tenant act on your state explains precisely how lots time a landlord has to respond (many times 10 to fifteen days). the undeniable fact which you opted to freshen up the valuables earlier your landlord did does no longer advise your landlord is in charge to pay you for the provider till the owner had earlier agreed to take action. in case you decide directly to even have the valuables inspected at your very own cost and black mould is discovered, your landlord is susceptible to grant decision housing for you in case you have a settlement with him (and you do no longer). apparently the only upkeep situation that the owner might choose to repair may well be to unclog the drain because it became the explanation for the water coming under the door. i do no longer advise you be desirous to sign a lease with the owner, yet rather supply word on Feb one million which you will vacate the valuables and enable the money already paid to the owner function your first months lease. Your will could desire to pay lease for Feb yet will then be unfastened to pass away without added financial accountability. I comprehend the project shifting may well be due on your subject, yet staying feels like a lots worse decision.
2016-10-08 21:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean and fix things that need it
2007-08-19 18:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go riight ahead
2007-08-19 18:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋