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05-13-2008, 07:19 PM
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Hi, all...!!!
I am new in Chapel Hill and experiencing terrible situation with landlord. The house where I've lived since Janusry is violating codes: illegal alteration of heating and electrical unit, no screens in windows. I requested to fix them but the landlord keeps on postponing even with Town's order.
Unfortunately I paid full one year rent and security deposit when moving-in. Could you help me to find a good lawyer whom I can consult with? I desperately need good lawyer for client, not a good person.
Thank you.
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05-13-2008, 08:07 PM
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Location: Holly Springs
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Window screens are not required per code, but I am curious as to what illegal alterations were made to the HVAC and electric service? I cannot recommend a lawyer but may be able to give you some insight on what they did wrong....
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05-13-2008, 08:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tripolis2
Hi, all...!!!
I am new in Chapel Hill and experiencing terrible situation with landlord. The house where I've lived since Janusry is violating codes: illegal alteration of heating and electrical unit, no screens in windows. I requested to fix them but the landlord keeps on postponing even with Town's order.
Unfortunately I paid full one year rent and security deposit when moving-in. Could you help me to find a good lawyer whom I can consult with? I desperately need good lawyer for client, not a good person.
Thank you.
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So are you wanting out of the lease? What would you be suing for? |
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05-13-2008, 08:29 PM
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Yes, I want out of the lease because the landlord did not comply with the housing code, which means this house is not proper to live. And suing for already paid rent.
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05-13-2008, 08:44 PM
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Half of registers in this house are not connected to duct in heating unit. No window screen is violation of sanitary code, they said.
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05-14-2008, 07:28 PM
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Location: Holly Springs
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The registers need to be connected without question, but window screens are irrelevant in code. Thats a cheap landlord that wont pay the couple hundred bucks to reconnect the ductwork!
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