 |
Further
Reading ...
|
|
Forgotten Again - Part 1
The news is all a buzz with information about the latest hurricane, Wilma, and its destructiveness. It wreaked havoc in so many areas of multiple countries. Prior to this there was Hurricane Katrina who again left a lovely path of destruction...
Mommy Whisperer
Using simple techniques Moms can learn how easily they can whisper relaxing phrases to their babies during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum. Dr. Linda Miles, inspires and instructs Moms, using a practical, proven effective method, which calms...
Top 10 mistakes when buying a car seat
Top 10 mistakes when buying a car seat
There is no doubt that a good quality car seat is one of the most important purchases the parent of an infant or toddler can make. A properly installed car seat can be a real life saver in a crash. In...
Credit Card Blues
For the average American family, debt, and especially credit card debt is spiraling out of control at a record pace. The average household credit card debt has risen dramatically from $3000 in 1990 to over $8000 today. Personal bankruptcies are...
|
|
|
What Tenants Need To Do To Make Repair Rquests
|
 |
Written By:
dan the roommate man
|
|
|
One of the advantages to living in a rental unit is the presence of a landlord. It's a nice treat not to have to worry about finding a reliable handyman to make the needed repairs. As a tenant, you hardly ever have to worry about being handed an unreasonably large bill for fixing a leak, etc. Your landlord is responsible for seeing that the repairs are made in your unit in a timely fashion. You are responsible for turning in a proper repair request in a timely fashion.
So what is a proper repair request? Firstly, it should ALWAYS be on paper... and it's much better if you can turn them in to your landlord typed instead of scrawled out in illegible chicken scratch. In order to avoid future complications i.e.. Your landlord saying “You never told me that needed to be fixed, and now the kitchen's burned up! You are going to have to pay for the damages to your unit!” you'll want to make a copy of the repair request for yourself.
The Cleveland Tenant's Organization provides several form letters for tenants to turn in to their landlords. These are great examples of what the letter to your landlord should look like. Click here for the repair request sample.
It's very important to make sure that the request has the time and date on it. You might consider sending the request through mail to guarantee that it ends up in the right hands. In any case, the letter should be sent to the same address and person that you send your rent checks to.
If the landlord contacts you and says the repairs will be made on a certain date, you should follow up this agreement with a letter of confirmation. That way, you'll have the written promise for your records. Document exactly what the landlord said would be done and when this will take place. Then - continued below ...
|
|
|
continued ...
both you and the landlord should sign the letter. Like the request, give one copy of this letter to your landlord, and keep one for yourself.
Be reasonable in allowing the landlord time to make the repairs. Keep in mind that you are not your landlord's only tenant. Although it would be good customer service for the landlord to respond quickly to each repair request, there is usually about a thirty day period before minor repairs have to be made (depending on the laws in your state). Major repairs which directly endanger you or the other tenants in the rental community should be taken care of immediately - usually within three days (again, this depends on the laws in your state.)
If a reasonable amount of time has passed, and the landlord still has made no effort to make repairs, follow up with a written reminder to the landlord. The reminder should include the dates the first repair request was sent along with the dates and summaries of any other agreements the two of you made. If the landlord still does not attempt to fix the problem, you will have grounds to take this problem to small claims court or possibly to hire a handyman yourself and deduct the costs for repairs (usually up to $500.00) from your next month's rent. If you are confronted with an uncooperative landlord, it is best to seek an attorney, or to contact your local neighborhood association for advice on what you should do next. Whatever you do, make sure you keep the copies of every letter you sent to your landlord close by.
dan the roommate man
www.roommateexpress.com
About the Author
Since 1989 dan the roommate man has helped 1000's of people find rooms,apartments or roommates. Need help? Contact him at 800-487-8050 or www.rooommateexpress.com
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| _Additional Resources ... |
|
Infant Car Seats
Finding the best car seats for your child: To escape injury in an accident, you will need to pick a seat suitable for the child's age and weight. They come in three main categories: infant, infant & toddler convertible and booster seats....
Are You Protecting Your Child’s Hearing Properly?
5.2 million 6-19 year old have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure*. Don’t let your child be part of this unfortunate group. PEACE & QUIET “Offer your child peace and quiet,” says the Noise Center. “Noise poses a serious threat to...
Know Your Brain.
Brain is not a computer.
Actually, the brain begins working long before it is finished.
At birth a baby's brain contains 100 billion neurons,roughly as many nerve cells are there are stars in the Milky Way. That's why if we look more into it,...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
