I just moved in to my double wide over a month ago and I let the landlord know there were some things that needed repair and there was a severe roach infestation. She said that she would pay for the exterminator which we paid for and the $ 300 worth in receipts of different bug remedies. This was a verbal agreement and I know now that it should have been written. Then we noticed that there were electrical problems also. Everytime we turned on our closet light the tv and computer would go off then come back on. The last time it happened my gfci power strip that I had my computer equipment plugged into went dead and I had to reset it. Good thing I had this or it would have most certainly been fried. Some of the outlets and light switches have no plates on them. My ceiling fan is hanging only by the wires. My ac is rigged also, you have to turn it on at the t box then go to the circuit box and turn on the breaker. Still havent got it fixed, then last week I turned it as usual and the breaker arced and threw the main power breaker off. I complained about and she sent out a friend of hers who was an electrician. The only reason she did this was I had someone give her a little push. He replaced the breaker and said he would have to tear down the wall to repair the short circuit but she said no it would cost to much money. Still did not get it done right. Still havent seen the ac man she said was coming out to fix it. I went to go pay my rent and she said she wasnt paying to do anything else. We told her quite simply that if something happened due to her neglect of responsibility then we would sue her. She got mad, said we threatened her and wanted us to get out by next week. My ex came out to look at the issues and he said it all was a fire hazard: we have a
100 amp box and we are pulling more than that, no smoke detectors, no filter in the ac return causing excessive buildup of dust around the wires, no plates on outlets, etc. Among other things are one of the windlows doesnt lock, kitchen faucet leaks, wood under kit sink is rotted, toilet chain is broken,deck is rotted, no stair rails or anything around deck (there are four stairs), back deck is unusable because stairs are collapsed and wood is rotted, theres rotten wood on the bottom of the front door (from inside the house you can see outside). We are going to move but she wants to keep our deposit, we have not broken any rules and have always paid our rent. She said are costing her too much money already and SHE wants us to move. How do I go about getting this place inspected, there are numerous violations. I went to the fire dept and building & zoning and they told me I had to hire a home inspector which I dont have the money for that. One of her other properties had caught fire and the fire inspector had come out and told her he was going to check all her other units for fires hazards and never did. I am more than ready to move but when I get my dispossesory warrant I will respond for a courtdate. I need someone to document these violations so I can show the judge in court we only wanted her to take care of these repairs not kick us out because we cost her money then keep our deposit. Got any advice, this woman cant possibly be allowed to get away with this. Other tenants have had problems and she said if you dont like it move. Of course no one ever fought her because there were damages caused by these tenants.- posted
17 years ago