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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 01:08 pm |
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| And for future reference, QUIT CALLING THE LL FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT EMERGENCY PROBLEMS, and even then follow up with written requests. All repair requests should be made in writing, a copy sent to the LL by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a copy kept for your own records. You cannot prove any repair request made by phone. The LL can easily say you never told him about the problem. This method shows when you made the request and proves when he got it. He has the state time limit to make repairs from that date. Normally this is 24-48 hours for emergency items like no heat, and 30 days for other repairs (but check your state law for time lines.) You need proof (for a court later) of the LL failing to fix problems when you want to break a lease, rent withhold, repair and deduct, or any other remedy available. Please, in future, send all repair requests in writing to protect yourself.
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LandlordLaura
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Posted: Thu Jul 10th, 2008 05:30 pm |
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For your own protection, get the Landlord's agreement to end your Lease before the actual Lease termination date in writing, signed by all parties. This will prevent any "misunderstanding" and provide you with necessary proof of the change made to your written Lease agreement.
Good luck!
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Posted: Thu Jul 10th, 2008 05:24 pm |
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| He did fix the heat 2 days after I called him about it. I actually got a hold of him today and he said they would let me out of my lease in October. So hopefully he follows through on that. I have kept detailed documentation about every issue I have had to call on for the apartment, including when it was fixed if at all. Thank you for your reply, hopefully I won't have any further problems.
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LandlordLaura
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Posted: Thu Jul 10th, 2008 05:18 pm |
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More information is necessary to provide any helpful comments. It sounds from your post that you wish to break the lease early. The strange thing is that it is July and you are not in need of any heat now, right? How did you survive the Wisconsin winter with no heat and do you have written communication with the Landlord to prove that this issue was brought up as soon as the probelm was noticed? Can you prove that you notified the local inspectors of the problem(s) and when you contacted them?
For your own knowledge, read through the Landlord Tenant Laws for the State/County/City where the rental property is located to find out how repair issues are to be legally addressed by Tenants and Landlords.
Let us know what you find out by doing some research and provide more details about your situaiton...
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Posted: Thu Jul 10th, 2008 10:46 am |
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| I moved into an apartment in WI in January and signed a year lease. I found out after I had moved in that the furnace didn't work. I was not told this at the time I signed the lease. I am wondering if this voids the lease because on the lease it clearly states that the landlord verifies that there is a heating unit capable of keeping the apartment at 67 degrees. I really need to move as he never calls me back or fixes other problems. I have had to make complaints to the building inspectors. I just don't want him to be able to take me to court for the rest of my rent money. Thanks
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