Our new landlords are the landlords from hell?

Question

We have sone serious issues with our landlords and tonight was the final straw when one of them screamed and yelled at me calling me a "f-ing fat stupid white trash hippy piece of sh#t. They have hired contractors who have deficated in our yard, called a neighber a f@ggot; illegally disposed of asbestos by dumping it in our yard (we called the EPA for that one); put holes in our walls, floors and ceilings; let the dogs in the building out; left our bakdoor open numerous times; come in while I'm in the shower; have never givenus notice let alonw 24 hrs notice; let a gas leak go unattended for 2 wks until the fire department had to come out; cut through our pipes so that we have been without cold water, hot water or either for as much as 3 days; people have gone through our things and we don't have any heat! I have contacted Community Housing and attorneys (as have the other 8 tenants in the building) but we always get different answers. Can someone please help us?

I have been contacting attorneys and keep getting the run around... 1 says this another says that and so on. I am keeping a log as are the other tenents. The problem is that we loved this place and inteded to stay here until we could buy a house. 1 tenant has been here for almost 18 years and 14 landlords. We have been here 2.5 and this is our 3rd. It is a small building with only 6 units and 9 of living here and we've all weathered together the good bad and in between, but this is unacceptable. Our place was built in 1914 and our unit is 1250 sq ft for $900/mo with 11 ft ceilings and hardwood floors, I loved it instantly. I just need someone to help us fight.

Answer 1

OMG! Are you documenting all of this? Take pictures, and document and keep the documents provided to you by the EPA, Fire Dept., and the Community Housing etc. Also, get a home security video camera that will record everything when you're not home, or even when you are home. That way you will have some tangible proof of your landlords being butts. (putting it nicely). Then take their butts to Judge Judy and let her wipe the floor with their heads! :-)
I would really consider moving if that is a possibility. They keep making your housing unlivable, and for that, you can break your lease. Seek advice on that before you do anything. What do your attorneys say to this? Also, I would go to your local Court House and ask if you can have a copy of the Landlord Laws, and Tenet Laws/Rights. That way you can read what your rights are, and where you stand from here. I hope you get those *******!

Answer 2

Not being a member of the "Alternative" community, I may not be a resource here. However, I would start looking for a place to rent, find it. Place your deposit and prepare to move. I would not pay another cent to the current landlord. Stay there until you are physically evicted (move all your **** first) and take him to court afterwards for those violations for breech of contract. There is not asbestos in your back yard -I assume, but the situation sounds bad. You know landlords are landlords, thay do own the property. You should be able to break your lease with the transcript you just gave here, Unless you do it with too many hip and arm gestures. You may seem like a silly guy.
Not tryibg to offend! Just the way things go!

Answer 3

You all need to write a letter with all the problems listed, start keeping notes, dates and pictures when possible and sign it. Take it to your local Courthouse, ask for help, keep at it , don't give up. Then call everyone that will listen...call the local HUD office and complain about conditions, mail copies of the petition to everyone you can and keep copies of pictures and if you have to ask for the States Attorney...your Congressman...whomever! I know the wheels of justice sometimes never move...been there and I know how you are feeling. Just do all you can and then look for another place to move to....this is He** and won't get betteer. If everyone moves and sent them the bill, they would have a hissy...don't know that you'd get it paid but, maybe it's worth a threat. i don't know. God Bless.

Answer 4

If you are dealing with HUD, it is a little different of a process. Either way, don't mess with local agencies. Retain a lawyer who can advise you of how to go after them. That is ridiculous. There are laws that do protect you, you just have to be very proactive to get results. Good luck.

Answer 5

Contact Fair Housing and submit a joint comprehensive formal complaint with the other tenants. The resulting fines will either cause your landlord to mend his/her ways or lose his/her license to do business.

Answer 6

OMG! Get on an attourney search site!
They can share your story & attornies pick up cases they may like to take & win!
There is one called Legal Match.com.I got an answer back from them right away.These are local attornies that you can accually see.Just type in your area.
I have had bad landlords,but these ppl are the devil!

Answer 7

tell them that you would like a little respect, give them a week to give respect,if they still are as mean as ever:
1 MOVE OUT! (if you dont want to move out, it must me a pertty good place ya got there)
2two words: law suit
i hope my answer helps

Answer 8

Ask to be transferred to a federal prison. You'll get better treatment.

Answer 9

hire an attorney and sue the crap out of them.. soon you;ll own that building..

that is discrimination, of the highest sort.. and harassment. sexually

Answer 10

DON'T ANSWER THIS GUY'S QUESTION. HE HAS POSTED IT AT LEAST 3 TIMES.