How to deal with dishonest broker after the lease is signed?

[marilyn220]

Originally Posted by JonJonson

I have broker's texts confirming the blinds will be there. Does it have any legal value?...
My windows are facing the middle of building, so I'd say it's a major inconvenience not to have any window coverings - no privacy! and I won't be able to do anything about that for another couple of weeks.... Uh oh... I guess I do have to suck it up.

AGAIN, have you spoken to the broker RECENTLY??

Like, right BEFORE you typed this post? If so, what did he say?

If not, then WHY haven't you PHONED HIM? Not "text", but PHONED HIM to ask why the blinds aren't up?

[spencgr]

Originally Posted by jcoltrane

Ahhhh, actually the LL is, indeed, responsible for any and all representations made by the broker. The Broker is the LL's *Agent*.

The issue is in the lack of documentation of any *promises* made by he Broker.

One MUST memoralize any promises/agreements in WRITING, preferably as part of the Lease Agreement.

It is IMPORTANT, as once the lease is signed, then ONLY what is within the "four corners" of the lease agreement is binding. Any and all VERBAL promises are NOT binding!

So, always, get it in writing!

That's the legality of it.

Thanks for the advice, Judge Judy.

[JonJonson]

Originally Posted by marilyn220

AGAIN, have you spoken to the broker RECENTLY??

Like, right BEFORE you typed this post? If so, what did he say?

If not, then WHY haven't you PHONED HIM? Not "text", but PHONED HIM to ask why the blinds aren't up?

He finally answered my calls (I had to call like 20 times). He said, he wasn't able to get them, but he tried... I said, why did you lie, you knew they weren't there, but told me they were purchased and installed by the super. He said, he didn't lie, it was miscommunication between him and super... I said that's BS, I spoke to the super he had no idea what I was talking about... So he's like, the landlord said it's your responsibility and he's not going to do that, because if he does it for me, then he has to do it for the whole building. I'm like all right, you liar, I see what you're saying... could have just told me that right away instead of lying...
Anyway, based on my recent apartment hunting experience brokers made it to the top of my list of the least respectable professions.

[marilyn220]

Originally Posted by JonJonson

He finally answered my calls (I had to call like 20 times). He said, he wasn't able to get them, but he tried... I said, why did you lie, you knew they weren't there, but told me they were purchased and installed by the super. He said, he didn't lie, it was miscommunication between him and super... I said that's BS, I spoke to the super he had no idea what I was talking about... So he's like, the landlord said it's your responsibility and he's not going to do that, because if he does it for me, then he has to do it for the whole building. I'm like all right, you liar, I see what you're saying... could have just told me that right away instead of lying...
Anyway, based on my recent apartment hunting experience brokers made it to the top of my list of the least respectable professions.

Yep. He's a liar. I don't know why he would about something so petty. It's stupid.

Would you have NOT moved in if the blinds weren't put up?

Most NYers put their own shades or blinds up. When I was in LA, blinds appeared to be a constant, but in one place I rented I winded up replacing them, because they were cheap and did nothing to keep the sun out. And I didn't charge the landlord for them either.

[annerk]

Seriously, getting yourself this worked up over $30 in blinds? Good luck living in NYC with it's daily irritations. I have a feeling you'll need it.

[sirtiger]

considere it a cheap lessoned learned....get everything in writing, no matter how small. when i bought my house, i was very specific even with the fixtures that stayed with the housee.

[JonJonson]

Thank you, everyone for your responses!