I just bought a new bed and the bed frame broke ... Why won't landlord fix it?

Question

I moved in a month ago, bought some new furniture, and now the bed is broken.

When I asked my landlord to come fix it, he acted like I was crazy, why?

Answer 1

its not his responsibility.... are you kidding?

Answer 2

If you are this dissatisfied with the rental unit and the landlord, pointing you in the right direction is for you to save enough money to give your notice and leave. Why are your allowing yourself to be in this condition. You should have an emergency fund for such a situation. It all boils down to financial planning. You barely have enough funds to pay your rent as well as your electrical bill each month. I can imagine other bills and debts are paid about the same. You might consider a financial planning group to consolidate your debts or find a method to bring your spending under control. There are non-profit groups that would offer your counseling, some are at no cost to you. If you would want to remain then you might check with the local tenant advocacy group to find out your rights. Normally their services are at no cost to you. If there are health problems you might consider speaking with someone in the health department of your city or county. They would send an inspector to confirm a situation exist. If one exist they will give the landlord a period of time in which to make the necessary repairs. You might consider that putting pressure on your landlord from outside courses, might cause you to win the battle, but lose the war. Your landlord would be looking for a tiny reason in your rental contract or lease to have you immediately evicted. I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck. "FIGHT ON"

Answer 3

Are you serious? Your landlord is only responsible for stuff that came with the apartment. He isn't responsible for your personal things. You'll have to fix it yourself, or get a friend to help. (Or, call the store and tell them it broke and see what they can do about it - if you just bought it, it can probably be returned or exchanged.)

Answer 4

Uh well where you bought it is to fix it not your landlord he is only responsible for the house.

Answer 5

Because he is not responsible for your furniture. This must be your first apartment. Landlords are responsible for the building, the flat, anything like a broken window, busted water pipe, worn out hot water heater....not somebody's personal stuff. Get the bed fixed, or fix it yourself.

Answer 6

Because the landlord is only spose to take care of permanent fixtures in ur place...not ur own furniture...things that belong to him are his responsibility!

Answer 7

The landlord is not responsible for your bed. How the H_ _ _
did you break a new bed? Oh, and it might be good for you to read your lease. Do you know what that is? lol

OR

Because he was suppose to break it, not someone else.

Answer 8

Since that ol' nasty stuff is breaking down the furniture...

Get some super duty cinder blocks to set it on. That will be a lot harder to crumble to the floor under severe conditions...

Does this help any?

Answer 9

See if the landlord will take it back to where you bought it.

Answer 10

Because the furniture is not his property. He is only obligated to fix things that are his property. It's just like this, imagine you broke your cell phone, you wouldn't expect the landlord to fix it because it's your cell phone.

Answer 11

You bought the bed....you own the bed....you FIX the bed. Your land lord has nothing to do with what you purchase for your use. He can fix something in the dwelling, like the plumbing, but he is not responsible for your personal items.