Our landlord won't fix our pool liner which is in our lease.?
We live in the state of Fl and it is written in our lease that our rent includes the inground swimming pool. This is the second time the liner ripped....the first time he so called fixed it with DUCK TAPE well the liner has ripped in 3 more places and has drained the pool empty. I have told him 4 times now but he has done nothing to fix it. Our rent is $900 and in the area we live houses this size (2 bedroom) rent anywhere from $500-650 without a swimming pool. I feel we shouldn't have to pay full rent till that is fixed and remember it's in our lease that house and pool rent is $900.
My landlord wants all his rent but wont fix the pool heater!?
Each state has varying laws, but there is a section about Landlord responsibilities and tenant recourse. google your state and landlord/tenant laws.....In some states you can have the item fixed and deduct the cost from your rent.....however, that is most often applied to habitable items - (necessary to live in unit) - I'd be curious to know if a pool qualifies. The most important thing....follow the state law exactly....which would include - document your request....make sure you waited the correct amount of time (10 business days or whatever).....then document and notify your landlord what you will do next .....if your state law allows. Notify landlord that next month's rent will be less x amount of dollars for repair. If the landlord threatens to evict you....big deal....if you followed the rules....let him try...don't be intimidated by any court notices....Courts always favor tenants if they follow the rules..
How long does the landlord have to fix mailbox?
I am in CA. There is no specified time for this repair, so it would be like any other basic repair that does not effect habitability. The landlord has 30 days to fix this after receiving written notification from you. After wards you can replace the mailbox (they are not worth fixing) and deduct the costs from your rent. Home Deport sells multiple styles for under 30 bucks. I buy new ones whenever I paint a house, so have scoped out the best place to buy them.
How often should landlords replace the carpet in a rental unit?
Like the others, I have been phasing out carpet for vinyl plank tiles or laminates. That said, where I still have some (long term tenant has not moved out, still in ok shape, etc), I look at the condition and issues like stains or odors at the turnovers.The life in my view is a factor of a couple of things. One is your approach and matting outside. Two is the tenant wear and tear.For example, if you have a paved parking lot with clean hard surfaces (cement or asphalt) to the door and multiple mats on the way, this can save your carpet from the grit that wears it down like sand paper. A good tip.Also, tenant type and behavior is a factor, so an older person who pads around in slippers won’t wear it out like five coal miners in work boots. Some areas, and with some tenants, taking shoes off is a custom, others not so much.On the regulatory issues, probably most jurisdictions would see carpet at the end of its useful life in the 5–10 year range, in a deposit offset context for example.Side note…About the only upside of older carpet (that is still in good shape) is you can market it to pet owners (if you are a pet friendly landlord) letting them know they can be careful but not paranoid about Fluffy’s paws as the carpet is at the end of its useful life.And back on the reguolatory side, the only habitability factors I have seen around carpet would be around any tears, folds, or tripping hazards in worn carpet (that an inspector for Sec 8 would note or tenant may counter claim with, for instance ). And I suppose any mold or infestations could also trigger habitability or other provisions for removal. Other than that it is more about practices and market norms for required replacement intervals.Best of luck
Should a landlord/landlady increase rent because they replaced my apartment windows?
Landlords in Quebec [at least in Montreal] may raise the rent to whatever they choose provided the tenant is in agreement which means that the tenant pays the increased rent but advises the landlord that he is disputing it. Increasing the rent is generally based on: Operating costs: how the dwelling is heated has an impact as well as whether heating costs are included in the rent. Property taxes: if municipal and school taxes went up for landlords then it's only fair that tenants carry the burden as well. Renovations or major repairs: any upgrades and repair costs incurred by lessors can be factored in rent increases. Renovations and repairs are factored in at 2.9% (was 3.0% in 2011, 2.9% in 2010, 4.0% in 2009, 4.3% in 2008). So let's say a landlord spent $2,000 on specifically renovating your dwelling in 2011, then the lessor has the right to claim 2.9% of those costs, dividing that number by twelve months. Thus, the above landlord can add $4.83 ($2,000 x .03 = $58 /12 = $4.83) to your monthly rent on top of basic guideline hikes covering operational costs and property tax increases. If you believe the rent is excessive then do your research and dispute the amount of the increase with the government agency that deals with tenant/landlord disputes in Quebec.
Is there a law about renting a house with an empty pool?
Was it in the contract that the pool would be functional? I rented a house once where the landlord said he would replace the carpet before we moved in. He never did. I couldn't do anything because it wasn't in the contract. I was stuck with crappy carpet the whole time I lived there.