My landlord isn't answering her phone! ?
A few weeks ago we wrote our landlord saying that we wanted to get rid of our lease & leave. I lost my job and the apartment is becoming too expensive for me to pay for. Not to mention, I have an apartment lined up and waiting for me to move there. We told her we would assist in helping find tenants to help quickly move the process & help her to help us. Not only has she not answered over a dozen phone calls, she is not helping in finding a new person for our apartment when we told her it is an emergency. I'm getting really pissed off because we do no want to ruin our credit by just leaving. Is there somewhere I can report her?
What should I do about landlord who does not answer calls or messages about needed repairs?
In the lease there should be contact information, check you are using the right numbers. If that does not work, notify him of the problem in a letter and mail it to the same place you send the rent.Different state laws exist about if you can pay for the repair without talking to him or refusing to pay rent to him. DependING on where you are there may be someone in the city government who can help, a Housing office, tenant advocate etc.There also is the issue that if this is a "minor" repair, the landlord is plano g the work but did not reply to you yet.
I can’t get hold of my landlord by email or phone. I have given 30 days notice on his property, but no answer. What should I do?
Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer. For that, you need legal advice.Read your lease. Determine how you’re supposed to give notice. Presumably, it’s in writing. Is it required to be a certified letter? Is there a specific address provided in the lease to which notice should be sent? Whatever the process is, follow it precisely. Exactly as specified there. Except: Make sure you document it. For example, if the lease says the notice should be sent to John Smith at 123 Main Street, that’s what you do. But you also document it by sending the letter by certified mail, return receipt requested.While the above should completely satisfy your obligations, you might also check the tax records for the property to find out where the tax bill is being sent. That information is public record, and is usually available online. If the contact person or address differs from what’s contained in your lease, you could send a notice to that person at that address. And, again, document it with certified mail, return receipt requested. However, that would be more of a courtesy than a legal requirement.
What do I do if my landlord won't respond to my emails or phone calls, refuses certified letters, and called the cops when I tried to contact him in person?
This is an old question but a newer answer may help others with a similar question. More facts are required to fully analyze your situation. I am a Florida Real Estate attorney but cannot give you legal advice without reviewing all the relevant documentation and thoroughly investigating the issue. The following attempts to guide you in the right direction, but should not be considered legal advice: I take it from your post that you do not want to live there or continue your relationship with the landlord. Although you state there is "nothing in writing," it does not mean that you did not have a valid oral rental agreement wherein you agreed to stay for a specified period of time not to exceed one year. If that's the case, the landlord may try to keep your deposit based upon the additional months left in the agreement. Another thing to look out for: Did you inspect the premises before you took over possession? Were these issues brought to your attention prior to entering into the arrangement? If so, you may have waived some of these issues when you took possession. Assuming a month-to-month rental agreement without waiver: You should first provide 30-days notice to vacate the premises and document in that written notice all of the reasons concerning the habitability of the premises. When you move out, leave the premises the way you found it and take pictures to document its condition. Upon vacating, make formal written demand for the return of your security deposit. If you anticipate resistance on the part of your landlord returning the security deposit, have a lawyer prepare the demand for you. Make sure you have copies of the canceled checks evidencing your security deposit and rent paid handy. If your landlord refuses to turn over the security deposit, a lawsuit may be inevitable. You may be able to handle it in small claims court if the amount in dispute is less than $5,000.00 (assuming Florida lawsuit) but I would highly recommend hiring a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction to handle the lawsuit for you. David D. Gongora, Esq.Blaxberg Grayson & Kukoff, PA25 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 730Miami, FL 33131http://davidgongora.com
What can be done when a landlord wont fix things and makes excuses?
First, we have to look at what "fix things entails". If it is something that makes the unit unfit for living (or not "habitable" in the parlance) a tenant may utilize their state's repair and deduct remedies (or what may be called rent withholding, but check your state rules). Even reporting unfit housing to the relevant authorities can be an option.If it is a serious building defect, then moving out may also be another option if done properly.Again, much may depend on the type of building problem. If you have an annoying issue, like a sticky closet door, that would not be enough, for example. However, if there is a large hole in the floor, no water, or a code vioalation, that would be habitability issue.Perhaps the best way forward is to outline in writing to the landlord your next step, if you have a habitability issue, such using your state's repair and deduct remedies or reporting the issue. If it is just a cosmetic or annoying issue, then maybe move when the lease is up or give thirty days notice if month to month. Best of luck.
My landlord wont give me receipt what should i do?
Wow! I am sorry to hear that! There really isn't much you can do about it! It was unwise to hand over cash like that, but you see the mistake now. Anyways all you can really do it plead your case with the judge, find any witnesses that you can. Anyone who say you give her money! Also if there are other things she tends to do that are dishonest, get witness to that. You want to make a case against her that shows she is dishonest or "shady". If you saw your mother give the money to her, you can testify as a witness to it. If another tenant was there as well, ask them to testify or make a statement. build up a network of individuals that support your case. Also try and remember the dates and time that she was given the cash and write it out in an organized fashion. The big things with judges are they look for organization. Chances are if someone is organized and has everything together and don't answer "uh, well, I don't know your honor.". He is more likely to believe their case. I wish you the best of luck.
My landlord won't fix anything....what can I do?
I moved into this house 4months ago... Since I moved in I was promised to have these problems fixed: the gate, the toilet, the shower, (im still here because my second bathroom is functioning...) and after I moved in 3 months ago my refrigerator broke... Ive been without a fridge for almost 3 months now... Its awfull I spend so much money on food since I cant save anything for later,,,I amin Florida. What are my rights ? I met the owner in person to tell her again after I mailed her a letter about the problems and asking to have it fixed ... She said to call her real estate agent... I did she s been promising to send someone out since I moved in here... Can I cut my rent in half? or just don't pay them? Anyone with similar experience?
What should I do if I'm a tenant and a landlord is not responding to my emails or phone calls?
What should I do if I'm a tenant and a landlord is not responding to my emails or phone calls?Definitely mail a certified letter.If the contact is about a necessary repair (leaking water heater, for instance) and you can show that the landlord is not responding, you can have the repair done (at a reasonable cost by a licensed repairman) and deduct the cost from your next month’s rent. You must provide the landlord with receipts, photos, etc. for his records. Keep a log of every time you try to contact the landlord, and what the response was (or wasn’t, in this case). Include date, time, method (text, email, phone call) and the result (“Left voicemail”, “Sent text saying ‘My water heater is leaking. Water is everywhere!’”) Keep copies of emails.If the contact is about a non-necessary repair (landscaping looks bad), then the letter, with pictures, is all you can do. That’s not a habitability issue, so you cannot have it repaired without the landlord’s permission.
My landlord won't let me install a washing machine?
If the landlord says you can't have a washing machine and there are no hook-ups (hot and cold water, and elevated drain pipe), then you can't have one. Period. If the correct hook-ups are there (not something improvised, like hooking it up to a faucet and draining it into a sink), check your lease. If it doesn't say something about not allowing laundry equipment, you might have a complaint to at least get you out of the lease. Particularly if the leasing agent originally indicated that you could have a washing machine. This would fall under the category of misrepresentation of the rental unit and you should be able to break your lease with no penalty.