Lease to a month to month

[dj1]

NOPE I am a tenant just like everyone else......

But I am a GOOD TENANT........and understand that you have to learn about HOME Maintence so you can do the little things yourself..

Because the #1 rule in renting is: DONT PISSSSS OFF THE LANDLORD!

So why cant these LAZY people buy a smoke alarm? why cant they buy a carbon Monoxide detector, and then deduct it from the rent? Or buy a Hammer? Or screwdrivers ?

They get no sympathy here for REFUSING to educate themselves!

 

[minerk]

djdj this is about the dumbest nonsense I've seen you come up with yet...It is the landlord's responsibility to provide these items, and in most states it's THE LAW that the landlord provide a safe dwelling.

You say do the repairs and deduct the cost from the rent--in many states this is not LEGAL, the tenant has no right to make deductions to the rent.

You're wrong about rule #1 in renting, it's not "don't piss off the landlord" it's KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. You pay your rent and you are entitled to a SAFE dwelling, period. It's not about how the LL "feels" about it, it is simply a business arrangement.

Landlord/Tenant Law
From Washington State Attorney General's Office:

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Under the Landlord-Tenant Act, the landlord must:

Maintain the dwelling so it does not violate state and local codes in ways which endanger tenants' health and safety.


Maintain structural components, such as roofs, floors and chimneys, in reasonably good repair.

Maintain the dwelling in reasonably weather tight condition.

Provide reasonably adequate locks and keys.

Provide the necessary facilities to supply heat, electricity, hot and cold water.

Provide garbage cans and arrange for removal of garbage, except in single family dwellings.

Keep common areas, such as lobbies, stairways and halls, reasonably clean and free from hazards.

Control pests before the tenant moves in. The landlord must continue to control infestations except in single family dwellings, or when the infestation was caused by the tenant.

Make repairs to keep the unit in the same condition as when the tenant moved in, (except for normal wear and tear).

Keep electrical, plumbing and heating systems in good repair, and maintain any appliances which are provided with the rental.

Inform the tenant of the name and address of the landlord or landlord's agent.

Set water heaters at 120 degrees when a new tenant moves in.

Provide smoke detectors, and ensure they work properly when a new tenant moves in. (Tenants are responsible for maintaining detectors.)

Important Note: A landlord is not responsible for the cost of correcting problems which were caused by the tenant.