windows that won't shut all the way (lease, tenant, rental)
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What are the laws associated with windows when renting? We live on the 2nd floor in a condominium and all of the windows in the unit do not shut completely all the way (about half or less of an inch from closing), during winter the cold breezes are especially noticeable and inconvenient. Our lease is being renewed and I'd like to know if this was a issue worth bringing up? We've been simply just putting up with it before, during the summers we just ran the a/c and winters it would just be an extra blanket or two during bed.
the windows are older ones- they take a little bit of force to open, and likewise to close (although not completely)
I provided some pictures of the locks not aligned properly and the slight opening on the bottom
This should've been reported to your landlord from day one...not day 365. So, yes, mention to them so they can have someone come and take a look at them.
Look similar to aluminum 1950s multi-pane windows. We have those in our rental, and half of them wouldn't open or close. After pestering property mismanager for a few weeks, a handyman was sent out and replaced the crank-up mechanisms. That took care of the problem. There are several more windows that are designed so that there are gaps between the glass and window frame. They wouldn't replace them.
Definitely need to report to the landlords and see that they will do. If the windows have to be replaced, they might not want to do that. In this case, can you use window sealing foam around the openings? We did that, and it helped a lot against drafts and AC waste.
I would report it and keep proof your reporting it.
Meanwhile if they won't fix it, I would buy a few rolls of these and align them with the closing window so it will "close" on to the foam thus stopping drafts. (as poster above me mentioned)
This should've been reported to your landlord from day one...not day 365. So, yes, mention to them so they can have someone come and take a look at them.
They were mentioned but nothing happened.
Now that rent is being raised i will write it on the lease under the section 'Tenant acknowledges everything is operable except' and also mention it as well.
Are they required to fix it or is it something that depends on each landlord and how bad the condition is?
The only situations that they absolutely have to fix by law is if the condition makes it uninhabitable. Check your state laws or google 'uninhabitable rental conditions + <your state>'. Or try googling 'rental repairs + <your state>.
If it is not required by law then you will have to continue to try and get your LL to repair on your own or contact a tenant's union in your area for assistance.
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