Re: landlord responsibility

On 3 Jul 2006 18:45:42 -0700, "jen2006" <bagsforme@xxxxxxxxxxx> 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.

Smell that smoke? Sure you do, try a little harder. Must be arcing in
the electrical wiring. Call the fire department. They will pull the
meter and the utility won't reconnect you until a licensed electrician
has checked it out as being safe.

You might want to have a place to move to.

--Andy Asberry recommends NewsGuy--
.

Relevant Pages

  • landlord responsibility
    ... go to the circuit box and turn on the breaker. ... said he would have to tear down the wall to repair the short circuit ... costing her too much money already and SHE wants us to move. ... I went to the fire dept and building & zoning and they told me I had to ...
    (alt.home.repair)
  • Re: landlord responsibility
    ... go to the circuit box and turn on the breaker. ... said he would have to tear down the wall to repair the short circuit ... costing her too much money already and SHE wants us to move. ... I went to the fire dept and building & zoning and they told me I had to ...
    (alt.home.repair)
  • Re: OT ~ As was to be expected
    ... By this time I was moving up in rank in the FD and was sent to the National Fire Academy and University of Texas at El Paso. ... I was beginning to be able to put some money in deferred compensation. ... It worked out well and I started my own business, Agency Services, doing the same inspections. ... I rolled the money from deferred comp over into a 401K and started putting money into a SEP-IRA. ...
    (rec.outdoors.rv-travel)
  • Re: {OT:} Scott Walker Appoints Political Confidante With 4 Public Pensions to $90,000 State Positio
    ... house fire because the nearest fire station was closed for the day), ... cable news shows and one or 2 radio shows. ... employees is their money, NOT the taxpayers' money. ... Open-Minded Man Grimly Realizes How Much Life He's Wasted Listening To ...
    (rec.music.classical.guitar)
  • Re: Is it legal to lock a main breaker box?
    ... box, had a plastic tab. ... Fire Dept might want to shut off the power. ... need to do is lift the cover and shut off the breaker. ...
    (alt.home.repair)