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frankhumferdey | My landlord will not fix the A/C do I have to pay rent? |
i am in the final month of my lease for an expensive one bedroom apartment and the a/c does not work -- it runs but does not cool the apartment-- i have complained in the past but no action-- they say thats just the way they are-- i ran it for 4 hours with all windows closed and it was 1 degree cooler then outside ! a few months ago the maintenance guy from the company that installed them came and said that they were cheap units and he could do nothing about it-- it is 95 degrees and i am paying big money for no a/c i want to rent strike and not pay-- can i legally do this? thanks |
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FaZizzle
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Basically check your local tennant act.
In most states, gives the landlord a formal letter stating that if the A/C is not fixed within 14 days, you are no longer legally responsible for the lease and will be able to move out of the apartment, breaking the lease.
Unfortunately, there's not much more you can do. In most states it's not illegal to have an ill running A/C. Check your lease--you are covered if your not heat or are in the middle of a flood or have trouble with your toilet. It's unfair--we went through the same problem. It would be 93* outside and 95* INSIDE. |
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AndyMan
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Well there's nothing that you really can do, unless a/c is included in your contract. In that case just threaten to bring him to court, that might get him moving. Or just live it out for a month - you're not going to die. |
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parental unit
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check the wording in you lease contract, if the AC is included they have to fix it. |
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go_lc_bears
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No, you can't. They will keep your security deposit and evict you.
The amount you pay for rent doesn't entitle you to more. If the air conditioning is guaranteed in your lease, then you can give written notice of the problem, with enough time for them to take care of it (your state statutes will tell you how long to give), and then keep rent in an escrow account after the time has elapsed.
Being your last month, I'm not sure the legal way will help much. Just be persistent in your asking to have it fixed. |
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Landa M
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A/C is considered a luxury. Your landlord may feel he doesn't have to fix it. You shouldn't hold your rent you may need him for a reference for another apartment. Besides he will keep your security deposit. Just move! |
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RICHARD W
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Document.Document.Document. Then find out who is really the owner and then complain. |
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Zandra H
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Well, believe it or not A/C is a luxury it is not a need, sorry |
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ticketoride04
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frankly frank, you always have to pay rent, if the repair demands it, always notify your LL in writing and verbally that you intend to hire and have fixed the item in question and deduct its cost from the rents. |
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jason a
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its going to depend what state you are in. but probably you haver to pay your rent if you want your deposit back. you can take him to small claims and get some monies refunded to you for living conditions, just make sure your lease is worded to support you. |
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moose on the loose
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Your previous requests must have been in writing with you keeping a copy. You must then give a notice in writing to withhold rent only if you must pay for repair yourself or if you must stay in another dwelling because of the heat. It would be easier for you to take them to small claims court, but by then, your lease will probably be up. If you want to sue for the principal and not the money, go file today! |
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flindo61
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YES,PAY AND GET OUT,DO NOT WASTE YOUR BREATH OR YOUR TIME. |
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Utah Girl
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No you cannot just withhold rent because that could get you in trouble with the law if he decides to sue you for rent. You need to take him to court but that may not be worth it if you only have a month left on your lease. I would warn future tennants about your landlord's inattentiveness. |
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Dave B
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if i were you.....keep a paper trail...all times per phonecalls... written documentation is the best... make them clearly aware of the issue you are having....they have to fix the problem properly... as far as maientenence...they will try and help you...the leasing consultant will try and help you.... but bottom line it might be a higher up (management or owner) who is to cheap to fix or get you a new unit.... unfortunately you need to pay rent for your apt, but again at a later date possibly take to court? possibly find out the higher ups name (management or owner) and personally contact them with the issue.. it depends were the fault lies possibly badly run complex or badly run management company...try both avenues.... |
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savashviro
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There are minimum living standards a landlord must provide. A/C is not one of them. |
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RealTruth
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Use this as motivation to:
1] upgrade your education
2] that will upgrade your income
3] then, buy your own home
4] so you can control your own life. |
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freddy
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No you have to pay.Or be evicted |
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Jason m
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If you are in your final month of the lease I would consider moving asap. If I were you I may consider contacting a tenant lawyer. |
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themeindzeye
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No, you cannot fail to pay your rent. You signed an agreement to that effect. What you need to do is review the contract you signed and see what it says about apartment maintenance, who takes care of it, and who absorbs the cost. If it says that they are required to fix the units in the apartment, then call them out on it and threaten small claims. If not, then you will have to live with it, and just be more careful next time.
It will help keep the apartment cooler if you dump some water in the back of the a/c unit. It may be out of freon. |
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anil m
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Adjust with whatever theconditions are! What is the pont in fighting with an adamant landlord. Just pay out the rent for your last month and quit. Look for a better landlord next time! |
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nana
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AC is part of the house .. same as other appliances. The landlord should cover the repair or replace with a new one. unless you purposely destroy it.. then that's a diff. case. As for your monthly rent goes, you must pay or otherwise you will not get the full deposit back.
When ever there is a problem in the house. my tenants notified me immediately. I usually sent someone out there to fix the problem(s). If i wasn't there to pay for the service.. my tenants paid for me, sent me the receipt and I repay them.
read the rental contract carefully. Good luck! |
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Peggy M
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Check with your local code enforcement agency. You may be able to put the rent in escrow until it is repaired. |
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Your Property Path
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First, is it worth a fight since you are already leaving.
If the answer is yes, then you should communicate, in writing, to the owner/manager that the services you are paying for (AC) are not functioning and have not been functioning for many months.
Indicate that this is a reduction of services (you haven't got all the amenities you were promised for the price) and that you want a reduction in rent. Only respond in writing and if you cannot come to terms, you can go to the local rent board or tenants union. |
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daniel m
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im not sure, you should have someone where you live that gives you advise on things like that, ring directory enquiries, in ireland/england theres a few like 11811 or 118118 |
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Gramms
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You do need to check landlord/tenant laws in your area, but yes you do have the right to withhold the rent til repairs are made, but will have to send him a written letter, the amount of time he has to make the repairs will very according to your state laws. Be sure to make copies of any letters you write, document phone calls(date, time,etc), get names of who you talk to, send any written correspondence by registered mail where they sign for it and you get a return receipt.
You might talk to an attorney, there are some who will give a free consult.
Good luck to you! |
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Brittbow509
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I had the same problem and incurred a 340.00 utility bill, and I paid it, but I told my Landlord I was taking off half of my bill b/c it was not my fault that the unit was defective. I would nicely negotiate it, b/c someone else could be okay living there with it not working right and they wouldn't have to fix it. |
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Mr D
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are you on crack? of course you have to pay HEAT is not permission for welfare fraud |
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wish I were
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NO you can not! You have to report him! I'd call every day til it is fixed and still report him! |
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