I live in Anchorage, AK and I have a problem with my landlord. Several problems, actually. And I'd like to know if there is any organization that I can go to for help with the situation. I don't want to go to a lawyer or through the courts or anything like that, there are health issues that have been brought to our landlord's attention (in writting) and he has flat out refused to do anything about them. These issues include rodents in the apartment building, leaking pipes, mold, unfinished floors, the heaters in one of our bedrooms are broken, etc. Mostly, we just want to get out of our lease because he's been given notice and has said he's not going to do anything about it. Is there an organization we can go to for help? Any advice you can give would be great.
BTW, we have small children in the house, so the rodent thing is a big deal to me. (our kids are 18 mos and 2 mos old)
2007-10-16 10:20:31 · 5 answers · asked by lupinesidhe 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
We're in the process of getting into another apt but because our lease doesn't end until Feb, I don't want to get hit with that on top of everything else. We've read the landlord-tenant book already, but they didn't give any numbers of a real person we could speak to if we had problems. I don't want anything from our landlord (he can go to hell for all I care), but I also don't want to have to pay for a place that isn't up to code the way it should be and he has no intention of bringing it up to code. So I need to know what my options are.
2007-10-16 10:56:12 · update #1
lup...
here u go...here is a link to an organization in anchorage that can assist you...good luck :)
http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/rental/housing_links.cfm
2007-10-16 10:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Blue October 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are the Anchorage Landlord/Tenant Clinics: http://www.alsc-law.org/typesofclinics/landlordtenant.html
2007-10-16 17:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Llani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called Landlord's and Tenant's rights which will explain everything.It could be found at your local library or purchased at a bookstore.Laws may vary from state to state the book will explain everything.
2007-10-16 17:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by yp_will_chicago_369 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the city, the helth dept. if he is has LAGAL TENANTS living in conditions that violate the health codes he is responsible for tending to those needs either he is going to have to bind by that or this will have to turn into a legal matter and will be cited. it is possible for you to get out of that lease if he is neglecting his duties as a landlord! good luck!
2007-10-16 17:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by Irie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I don't know for sure but it seems like the State Housing Authority or similar may be able to help. Do you have another place to go to? Hope this helps!!
2007-10-16 17:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tony S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋