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beautyq115
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Need help with a landlord problem...Update
One of our windows is cracked and is progressively getting worse.....now it is completely split...about 1 inch....the crack is a huge circle on the upper pane of the outer window..
We have called the landlord several times about this...last I heard they were still getting "estimates" to fix it ....which I think is BS.....I am going to have to start getting nasty...because this is BS with these people...What should I do?? How should I approach them again?
Message edited 4/25/2006 10:40:07 PM.
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
tell them you're going to fix it yourself, send them a copy of the receipt, and just deduct it from next months rent. 
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| Posted 4/22/06 10:24 PM |
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ODonnell
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
I would call again and suggest getting a new glass yourself and sending him the bill. My father has been a landlord for over 40 years and would never treat his tenants like that
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| Posted 4/22/06 10:25 PM |
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jaysee00
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
 I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. It is definitely horrible. I would try to restrain from being nasty with them though. I know that's a lot easier said than done. However, while you are living there, you are always going to need to go to them if there is a problem. It could make for an awkward situation even though you are in the right. JMHO. Maybe try to speak with them again about some of the suggestions mentioned above. Good luck!
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| Posted 4/22/06 11:23 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
Ok.....now I believe they are avoiding us...my FI has called several times and left messages and she has not called back
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| Posted 4/23/06 8:16 AM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
Thanks for all of your help everyone...will keep you updated
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| Posted 4/23/06 8:16 AM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...
Update...well my FI has called atleast 3X in the last few days...and they have not returned any of his phone calls! This is so aggravating!
I don't know what to do!
ETA...I think they are avoiding us...this is so rediculous...this window needs to be fixed ASAP! Oh and we have no idea whose name the utilties are in or even how we work that out!
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| Posted 4/25/06 10:39 PM |
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snowprincess
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
documents as many calls that you have made
call them and tell them you are going to fix the window yourself and deduct from the next months rent if not fixed by the end of the week - give short deadline
get window fixex yourself
then copy the receipt and send with rent check to landlord
save original receipt
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| Posted 4/26/06 7:30 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
Posted by snowprincess
documents as many calls that you have made
call them and tell them you are going to fix the window yourself and deduct from the next months rent if not fixed by the end of the week - give short deadline
get window fixex yourself
then copy the receipt and send with rent check to landlord
save original receipt
I agree...you'll see how fast they move then.
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| Posted 4/26/06 9:38 AM |
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lorich
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by snowprincess
documents as many calls that you have made
call them and tell them you are going to fix the window yourself and deduct from the next months rent if not fixed by the end of the week - give short deadline
get window fixex yourself
then copy the receipt and send with rent check to landlord
save original receipt
I agree...you'll see how fast they move then.
Definitely do this. We had an absentee landlord at one apt and if we had to wait for him to do anything...nothing would get done. We had to do this MANY times.
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| Posted 4/26/06 9:48 AM |
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luvsun27
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
I would get the window fixed...then take the receipt and mail it with your next rent payment (minus the cost of the window).
ETA: I would send a certified letter letting them know if it's not fixed before a certain date you will fix it yourself and deduct it from the rent. If you send it certified...you know they got it because you will get the return receipt.
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| Posted 4/26/06 10:12 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
Posted by snowprincess
documents as many calls that you have made
call them and tell them you are going to fix the window yourself and deduct from the next months rent if not fixed by the end of the week - give short deadline
get window fixex yourself
then copy the receipt and send with rent check to landlord
save original receipt
I would do the same thing, but I would put it in writing and send it certified mail, so you have proof that they received it. I would also stop calling and start sending letters. They might be more effective and then you have documentation.
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| Posted 4/26/06 10:38 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
Give them a deadline.
If it isn't fixed by X date, you will get it fixed and deduct it from rent.
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| Posted 4/26/06 11:06 AM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 4/26/06 7:48 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Need help with a landlord problem...Update
New UPDATE.....Well she finally called my FI and told him that they found someone to fix it and will be coming as soon as we can arrange a time to be there....hmmmmm I wonder if they read LIF or know someone who does 
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| Posted 4/26/06 10:15 PM |
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