Re: landlord responsibility


jen2006 wrote:
I just moved in to my double wide over a month ago and I let the
landlord know there were some things that needed repair and there was a
severe roach infestation. She said that she would pay for the
exterminator which we paid for and the $ 300 worth in receipts of
different bug remedies. This was a verbal agreement and I know now
that it should have been written. Then we noticed that there were
electrical problems also. Everytime we turned on our closet light the
tv and computer would go off then come back on. The last time it
happened my gfci power strip that I had my computer equipment plugged
into went dead and I had to reset it. Good thing I had this or it
would have most certainly been fried. Some of the outlets and light
switches have no plates on them. My ceiling fan is hanging only by the
wires. My ac is rigged also, you have to turn it on at the t box then
go to the circuit box and turn on the breaker. Still havent got it
fixed, then last week I turned it as usual and the breaker arced and
threw the main power breaker off. I complained about and she sent out
a friend of hers who was an electrician. The only reason she did this
was I had someone give her a little push. He replaced the breaker and
said he would have to tear down the wall to repair the short circuit
but she said no it would cost to much money. Still did not get it done
right. Still havent seen the ac man she said was coming out to fix it.
I went to go pay my rent and she said she wasnt paying to do anything
else. We told her quite simply that if something happened due to her
neglect of responsibility then we would sue her. She got mad, said we
threatened her and wanted us to get out by next week. My ex came out
to look at the issues and he said it all was a fire hazard: we have a
100 amp box and we are pulling more than that, no smoke detectors, no
filter in the ac return causing excessive buildup of dust around the
wires, no plates on outlets, etc. Among other things are one of the
windlows doesnt lock, kitchen faucet leaks, wood under kit sink is
rotted, toilet chain is broken,deck is rotted, no stair rails or
anything around deck (there are four stairs), back deck is unusable
because stairs are collapsed and wood is rotted, theres rotten wood on
the bottom of the front door (from inside the house you can see
outside). We are going to move but she wants to keep our deposit, we
have not broken any rules and have always paid our rent. She said are
costing her too much money already and SHE wants us to move. How do I
go about getting this place inspected, there are numerous violations.
I went to the fire dept and building & zoning and they told me I had to
hire a home inspector which I dont have the money for that. One of her
other properties had caught fire and the fire inspector had come out
and told her he was going to check all her other units for fires
hazards and never did. I am more than ready to move but when I get my
dispossesory warrant I will respond for a courtdate. I need someone to
document these violations so I can show the judge in court we only
wanted her to take care of these repairs not kick us out because we
cost her money then keep our deposit. Got any advice, this woman cant
possibly be allowed to get away with this. Other tenants have had
problems and she said if you dont like it move. Of course no one ever
fought her because there were damages caused by these tenants.

The only advice the fire dept gave me was to go to building & zoning,
but then again I talked to one person and trusted his advice would get
me somewhere. Building & zoning told me to hire a home inspector then
told me her advice was to move, duh really? I want to report this
woman for this negligence and show her that she ill not get the better
of me. Either way Ill be better off moving out of here

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