I just looked up there for the first time and was shocked to see that there is barely any insulation! And my bedrooms are freezing due to it! I live in GA, does anyone know if my landlords should insulate it for me?
2007-12-28 05:32:09 · 12 answers · asked by arasl1010 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes -he should do it for you.
2007-12-28 05:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rockstar ☆ 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It really doesn't matter where you live, landlords are not required, by laws to do any improvment to a property that is in liveable condition and this includes, but isn't limited to insulating an attic!
2007-12-28 13:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know the laws pertaining to it, but I can tell you that I live in Buffalo, NY - where it gets pretty cold - and I lived in a semi-uninsulated house for 2 years. The landlord repeatedly said that he was only responsible for the areas directly surrounding our living area and nowhere beyond that. I think you might be able to find this out if you contacted the county building inspector.
2007-12-28 13:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by star 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Landlord does not have to insulate the attic, but offer to do it yourself for deduction of rent and see if he will agree.
2007-12-28 13:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by HighRev327 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, they are not responsible.Check with your state to find out if you're able to deduct the cost of fixing this yourself from your rent (very important. Then check to see if your landlord will allow this.
2007-12-28 13:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Flabbergasted 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you paying the heat bills? Then why should he? If you are paying, you might want to split the cost with him......good luck. A cheap property owner is a real pain.
2007-12-28 13:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one because you should of checked that before you leased it. He might he may not it depends on what's in the lease.Have you mentioned it to him i think that leasing a house and leasing an apartment is a little more complex.
2007-12-28 13:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He is not required to do this. It is not considered a health hazard nor does it make the house unlivable. Just higher utility bills for you.
2007-12-28 13:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should as this is cause you spend more money on heat bill. ask him to, or offer to do and take off rent. be sure to provide cost estimate and after recceipt
2007-12-28 13:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by tone 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I doubt he has to do anything legally, except meet the codes.
2007-12-28 13:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
check the lease, if it states he is responsible for repairs , yep.
2007-12-28 13:42:42 · answer #11 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋