What is the name of your state? NY, apartment complex in Johnson City
OK, I am going to make this as short as possible while still including all the facts. Please help me, I know its going to be a long read.
About two weeks ago, my window started leaking badly because of ice-dams building up on the roof. As usual, i was yessed to death and told that they would be right on it. About 6 hours later, I called back to tell them the leak got worse (2-3 gallons and hour) and I can no longer stop it from causing damage, not to mention the ceiling was beginning to fail, again yessed to death. The next morning I called them, and again, they yessed me to death with regard to getting a repair. When no one showed up after 24 hours of first notification, I had Code Enforcement come over, and he ordered them to do the work immediately.
Lucky for me, while the official was leaving, he bumped into a sub-contracted maintenance guy and he agreed to do me a favor and break up the ice dam. The leak stopped, but the LL had no idea. Meanwhile, the LL's maintenance guy was chasing a stray cat through the complex. When I questioned this, I was told that only the sub contracted maintenance can climb a ladder and remove the ice. Two days later, they responded to the citys demands and got someone here to remove the ice, that has already been removed. The cute part is that it was the Cat-Catcher who wasn't allowed to use a ladder (lying sacks of feces).
Now, I have massive amounts of damage to my property and the apartment. I understood that the place had to dry up first before repairs could be done, but this is two weeks now, and its plenty dry. My main complaint right now is that the carpet smells like crap, and the smell is penetrating my clothes and the rest of the apartment. Also, the window has become so warped, that I am losing lots of heat through it.
I asked them to at least come here and clean my carpet so I can live odor free. But as always, they are too busy, to many units throughout the city with too few employees (this guy is huge, he owns like everything, but hates spending money on maintenance). I hear that excuse every time i need a repair, not that they ever finish the repairs they start (like the bathroom counter) or my 3 monthes without hot water.
Still, they have not cleaned my carpet, or even been indoors to look at it or anything else. Code Enforcement ordered them today, that if they are so busy, to at least set up an appointment with a carpet cleaner and inform me of the date and time before the end of the day. Well the day ended 7 minutes ago, and no phone call.
Even though my lease states otherwise, can I sue him for damaged property due to neglegence.
I want to deduct rent for the time spent that my bedroom is unlivable, and have that effective till repairs are totally completed...this way he actually finishes the work.
Can I use this to terminate my lease. I loved this apt. when I moved in, LL's father (the old LL) used to take great care of his property. But his jerk son doesnt understand that some of his profits have to be put back in as maintenance. This place used to be the second most upperclass apt complex in the city, now its a total slum.
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Some stuff to consider:
When my old roomate moved out, and my new one moved in, they changed the wrong name. Because of computer error, I am not on the lease, and sometimes I get accidental letters to the old roomate telling him he owes tons of money I pay (they just cash my checks for no reason, then tell us nonone paid) We agreed to put this on hold till they straighten things out.....that was 6 monthes ago with no result yet. But they still have my $500 security, and I would deserve every penny of it, I kept this place well, even made some improvements.
Please help me, I would like to stay here if it could get fixed, it is going to be difficult to find a place that allows dogs this time of year. I am a college student and really dont have any money to fight this real estate behemoth.
There is much more to this. Mostly just past events that show he doesnt make any effort. Ill address those if it is needed.
Thanks
Drew
OK, I am going to make this as short as possible while still including all the facts. Please help me, I know its going to be a long read.
About two weeks ago, my window started leaking badly because of ice-dams building up on the roof. As usual, i was yessed to death and told that they would be right on it. About 6 hours later, I called back to tell them the leak got worse (2-3 gallons and hour) and I can no longer stop it from causing damage, not to mention the ceiling was beginning to fail, again yessed to death. The next morning I called them, and again, they yessed me to death with regard to getting a repair. When no one showed up after 24 hours of first notification, I had Code Enforcement come over, and he ordered them to do the work immediately.
Lucky for me, while the official was leaving, he bumped into a sub-contracted maintenance guy and he agreed to do me a favor and break up the ice dam. The leak stopped, but the LL had no idea. Meanwhile, the LL's maintenance guy was chasing a stray cat through the complex. When I questioned this, I was told that only the sub contracted maintenance can climb a ladder and remove the ice. Two days later, they responded to the citys demands and got someone here to remove the ice, that has already been removed. The cute part is that it was the Cat-Catcher who wasn't allowed to use a ladder (lying sacks of feces).
Now, I have massive amounts of damage to my property and the apartment. I understood that the place had to dry up first before repairs could be done, but this is two weeks now, and its plenty dry. My main complaint right now is that the carpet smells like crap, and the smell is penetrating my clothes and the rest of the apartment. Also, the window has become so warped, that I am losing lots of heat through it.
I asked them to at least come here and clean my carpet so I can live odor free. But as always, they are too busy, to many units throughout the city with too few employees (this guy is huge, he owns like everything, but hates spending money on maintenance). I hear that excuse every time i need a repair, not that they ever finish the repairs they start (like the bathroom counter) or my 3 monthes without hot water.
Still, they have not cleaned my carpet, or even been indoors to look at it or anything else. Code Enforcement ordered them today, that if they are so busy, to at least set up an appointment with a carpet cleaner and inform me of the date and time before the end of the day. Well the day ended 7 minutes ago, and no phone call.
Even though my lease states otherwise, can I sue him for damaged property due to neglegence.
I want to deduct rent for the time spent that my bedroom is unlivable, and have that effective till repairs are totally completed...this way he actually finishes the work.
Can I use this to terminate my lease. I loved this apt. when I moved in, LL's father (the old LL) used to take great care of his property. But his jerk son doesnt understand that some of his profits have to be put back in as maintenance. This place used to be the second most upperclass apt complex in the city, now its a total slum.
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Some stuff to consider:
When my old roomate moved out, and my new one moved in, they changed the wrong name. Because of computer error, I am not on the lease, and sometimes I get accidental letters to the old roomate telling him he owes tons of money I pay (they just cash my checks for no reason, then tell us nonone paid) We agreed to put this on hold till they straighten things out.....that was 6 monthes ago with no result yet. But they still have my $500 security, and I would deserve every penny of it, I kept this place well, even made some improvements.
Please help me, I would like to stay here if it could get fixed, it is going to be difficult to find a place that allows dogs this time of year. I am a college student and really dont have any money to fight this real estate behemoth.
There is much more to this. Mostly just past events that show he doesnt make any effort. Ill address those if it is needed.
Thanks
Drew