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I have a tile inside my bathroom that came loose along with shower regulator knob. Now I have told my landlord umpteen times to fix it but they have always kept on delaying it. I have a feeling that they want to delay it until I move out and make me pay for the damages - I could be wrong please correct me if I am.
My question is who is responsible for these damages. Is it the responsibility of the apartment management to fix it? - or is it my responsibility?
Put your request for it to be fixed in writing and demand that it be done yesterday. If you broke it you pay, if it fell because it simply came unstuck (they do that) it's the LL's responsibility to fix it.
I have a tile inside my bathroom that came loose along with shower regulator knob.
Now I have told my landlord umpteen times to fix it but they have always kept on delaying it.
Verbally?
Cutting to the chase...
1) Photograph the condition, print the image, attach it to a letter detailing the situation
and all your previous attempts to have the tile repaired and rather specifically indicate
that you expect him to repair his property promptly. Sign, date and MAIL this.
2) Make a duplicate of the first and mail that to yourself.
I have a tile inside my bathroom that came loose along with shower regulator knob. Now I have told my landlord umpteen times to fix it but they have always kept on delaying it. I have a feeling that they want to delay it until I move out and make me pay for the damages - I could be wrong please correct me if I am.
My question is who is responsible for these damages. Is it the responsibility of the apartment management to fix it? - or is it my responsibility?
Thanks,
YJ
Have you just told them about it or have you put it in writing with the date, details as to what happened exactly and sent it return receipt?
Unless you have actual documents, not email, text or voice mail you cannot prove you notified the landlord.
Also take a photo (which should have been taken the day the damage happened).
Cutting to the chase...
1) Photograph the condition, print the image, attach it to a letter detailing the situation
and all your previous attempts to have the tile repaired and rather specifically indicate
that you expect him to repair his property promptly. Sign, date and MAIL this.
2) Make a duplicate of the first and mail that to yourself.
Thanks, I am having little trouble understanding 2. are you referring to email or the postal mail? I am sorry but how do I "mail the duplicate to myself"?
MrRational is right. Send any further requests in writing certified mail with a return receipt requested. Include pictures in the letter. When you mail a copy to yourself, DO NOT OPEN IT. The postmark will be proof of the attempt to contact the landlord regarding the repairs if you have to go to court. An easy way to remember what the letter was about it to add a little note or code to the return address on the outside of the envelope. Like....
Unhappy Tenant
123 Outtamy Way
Re: broken tile
Anyville, RI 12345
It won't make any difference as far as the post office is concerned. You just need to make sure you check before going hog wild with the letter opener when it comes back to you.
I only use return receipt certified mail as a very last resort. I have an excellent relationship with my current landlords but over the years, both as tenant and landlord, have been sure to confirm everything oral in an email following the conversation. It's a good habit to get into and courts do accept email transmissions as evidence if matters get that far.
In this case, in my opinion, an email letter would be fine to try and get things moving.
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