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Then cover it with tough construction paper, paint over it, then poke right through the painted paper before you leave for good. That's would NOT be vandalism.
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How about put the rent money in a bank account, as if you were paying him monthly. Tell him you have his money, and will keep depositing it until he fixes the hole, at which time you will pay him.
Since money talks and BS walks - this should get him moving. That is pretty dangerous looking for adults to have to deal with, nevermind with a 4 year old bouncing around the apartment.
Dont mess with the money. Pay it religously - to the account. Contact the News Media. I dont know if seven on your side is still around, but they used to do "Hall of Shame" style reports on these type of landlords.
Bear in mind, he can retaliate by not renewing your lease. If that is a concern, see about getting a handy friend to fix it for you.
Then cover it with tough construction paper, paint over it, then poke right through the painted paper before you leave for good. That's would NOT be vandalism.
Good idea,.😀.. But I would still report the hole to 311, just to have some kind of documentation, then when she.
Move's the slum landlord can not say she did the damage. He might try to keep her deposit, and please put some.
Kind of furniture to block that area so the kids won't play around that wall good luck.
Good idea,.😀.. But I would still report the hole to 311, just to have some kind of documentation, then when she.
Move's the slum landlord can not say she did the damage. He might try to keep her deposit, and please put some.
Kind of furniture to block that area so the kids won't play around that wall good luck.
Of course, you gotta document and report everything nowadays. I bet the landlord will try to place the blame on the tenant. That's almost a given.
I live in a rent stabilized building and the super is cheap and lazy about fixing anything. For whatever reason they had to replace the circuit breakers and I let them do it when I wasn't home...well I just got home and there is a huge hole in my wall! I called the super and he said they'll fix it when I move out because it's "a lot of work." The building owner says it's he doesn't care. FYI my lease doesn't even end until November 2016 and I have two kids (oldest is 5yrs, youngest is 4mos). I don't want to be living with a huge hole in my wall for the next year and a half whaaaaaat am I supposed to do?!
You are getting some good advice here, especially about documenting everything and sending letters with a Return Receipt Requested.
BUT, don't think in terms of your lease expiration date, unless you know for sure you are leaving at the end of your lease. If you have a (otherwise) decent apt., in a good/decent area, being Rent Stabilized can be like gold to you. The LL can't decide not to renew your lease so this is a prize you get to keep so long as you do what is required of you in the lease.
For sure your kids are potentially at risk and that should be your primary concern. Get on this ASAP.
And F your LL, this is not "a lot of work" to repair. It will take a bit of care though, to do it right.
Then cover it with tough construction paper, paint over it, then poke right through the painted paper before you leave for good. That's would NOT be vandalism.
Or follow the legal procedures that are set up to protect tenants as well as those landlords who do operate within the law.
Rather than behaving like a badly-reared teenager.
Or follow the legal procedures that are set up to protect tenants as well as those landlords who do operate within the law.
Rather than behaving like a badly-reared teenager.
What you are saying is so true,...😉.. You have to pay attention to the people with experience and the.
Knowledge, to help steer you in the right direction... 😆...😄.
I know people would ask why I am posting this, and it is the LL's job to take care of it, bu it doesn't look like the landlord is too proactive in fixing it, hence:
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