My new apartment's renovations aren't done and I'm worried?

Question

I agreed to sign a one-year lease on an apartment. When I first saw the apt, I was told it would be gutted and renovated, and I saw the "finished product" in a neighboring apt. so I figured it would be fine. But there has been delays with finishing the renovation, and now I'm living temporarily in the apt. next door while the renovations are still going on. My landlord says the apt. will be ready in 2 weeks but I'm skeptical...I've been here 3 days and the construction guys were only over for one day. It's still a ways from being finished. What should I do?

Answer 1

ask for your money back due to non performance. You probably won't get it back but it might stimulate the manager into getting the work done in a timely manner. And, ask for a reduction in your monthly rent until you move into your finished apartment.
Read your lease. in detail. It should let you know what options you have.