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What is the name of your state? Alabama
I have several issues in question, will attempt to remain brief.
We (spouse) have been renting a "modular home" (trailor) with an in-ground swimming pool since April, 2003. According to the "acting" landlord, this dwelling is part of a trust, and is managed by a lawyer firm and terms of the lease agreement are stipulated and enforced through her by them; however, each time we have questioned some of her actions (or lack of action) and have asked for contact information (name, address, phone #) of this firm, we are told, She is who we deal with and the information is basically denied. Are we not entitled to this information?
It was stated in the lease agreement, the landlord is/was responsible for the opening of the pool by our move in date, and that we would be responsible for maintenance and upkeep (chemical treatment, cleaning, and seasonal closeing {optional} of the pool (at our expense) from move-in to our move-out date. We are not responsible for repair or replacement of any portion of the pool unless damage is occured through our actions or lack of proper care.
The pool was not repaired, opened and usuable until March, 2004 (11 months past move in). The landlord didn't oversee or inspect the work done by the pool company. We called them the day the repair was completed, voicing our concern that the workmanship seemed sloppy and she might wish to come to view it. She never responded. Three weeks ago the lining of the pool began lifting from the sides and bottom!
The pool has been usuable for apprx 4 months of the apprx 18 months we have had possession. Our rent is higher than others in area, "reflecting" the privilidge of having the pool. Can we be compensated in rent or monetarily for the difference for the time this product we were paying for was non-functional? What options do we have in this matter? What recourse does a tenant have when it is the landlord who defaults on the lease agreement?
What is the definition of "habitable dwelling" in Alabama? Doesn't a back door that can not be secured or properly locked violate housing code of some type? The sliding glass back door is presently "locked" by placing a piece of wood into the tracking to prevent the door's opening. This condition existed prior to our moving in. We have addressed this issue numerous times vocally and once in writing, still it is unresolved. What recourse do we have?
I have several issues in question, will attempt to remain brief.
We (spouse) have been renting a "modular home" (trailor) with an in-ground swimming pool since April, 2003. According to the "acting" landlord, this dwelling is part of a trust, and is managed by a lawyer firm and terms of the lease agreement are stipulated and enforced through her by them; however, each time we have questioned some of her actions (or lack of action) and have asked for contact information (name, address, phone #) of this firm, we are told, She is who we deal with and the information is basically denied. Are we not entitled to this information?
It was stated in the lease agreement, the landlord is/was responsible for the opening of the pool by our move in date, and that we would be responsible for maintenance and upkeep (chemical treatment, cleaning, and seasonal closeing {optional} of the pool (at our expense) from move-in to our move-out date. We are not responsible for repair or replacement of any portion of the pool unless damage is occured through our actions or lack of proper care.
The pool was not repaired, opened and usuable until March, 2004 (11 months past move in). The landlord didn't oversee or inspect the work done by the pool company. We called them the day the repair was completed, voicing our concern that the workmanship seemed sloppy and she might wish to come to view it. She never responded. Three weeks ago the lining of the pool began lifting from the sides and bottom!
The pool has been usuable for apprx 4 months of the apprx 18 months we have had possession. Our rent is higher than others in area, "reflecting" the privilidge of having the pool. Can we be compensated in rent or monetarily for the difference for the time this product we were paying for was non-functional? What options do we have in this matter? What recourse does a tenant have when it is the landlord who defaults on the lease agreement?
What is the definition of "habitable dwelling" in Alabama? Doesn't a back door that can not be secured or properly locked violate housing code of some type? The sliding glass back door is presently "locked" by placing a piece of wood into the tracking to prevent the door's opening. This condition existed prior to our moving in. We have addressed this issue numerous times vocally and once in writing, still it is unresolved. What recourse do we have?