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Question regarding landlord
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:28 pm
I just moved into a brand new property, a tri-plex, and I'm the first tenant to live in the place.
Well, since I've moved in I've noticed several things that I didn't notice whenever I initially looked at the property, which I was in a rush because I got a new job and only had a week to find a place to live.
Things like no blinds on the windows, no toilet paper or towel holder in the bathroom and even no mailbox outside.
I was wondering am I entitled to ask that these things be added at the landlords expense?
Also, I asked about the mailbox last week and nothing has been done about it yet and I'm worried about not getting mail (bills.etc) and what not. I tried calling yesterday but no answer. I'm not the confrontational type and I don't want to nag but it's starting to get a bit ridiculous if you ask me. Would I be out of line calling again and seeing what's up and demanding something be done about it?
Well, since I've moved in I've noticed several things that I didn't notice whenever I initially looked at the property, which I was in a rush because I got a new job and only had a week to find a place to live.
Things like no blinds on the windows, no toilet paper or towel holder in the bathroom and even no mailbox outside.
I was wondering am I entitled to ask that these things be added at the landlords expense?
Also, I asked about the mailbox last week and nothing has been done about it yet and I'm worried about not getting mail (bills.etc) and what not. I tried calling yesterday but no answer. I'm not the confrontational type and I don't want to nag but it's starting to get a bit ridiculous if you ask me. Would I be out of line calling again and seeing what's up and demanding something be done about it?
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 12:29 pm
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Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:28 pm to McCaigBro69
You didn't notice no blinds in the windows?
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:29 pm to McCaigBro69
You're gonna have to blow the guy. There's really no other way this can play out.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:29 pm to LucasP
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You're gonna have to blow the guy. There's really no other way this can play out.
It's a chick and she's like 65.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:29 pm to McCaigBro69
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no toilet paper or towel holder in the bathroom
oh the horror
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:30 pm to northshorebamaman
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You didn't notice no blinds in the windows?
I did and she just mentioned that they were adding touch ups to the place and it would be totally complete by the time I moved in.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:32 pm to McCaigBro69
Then blow her husband or something, I don't know. Some of this shite you should really figure out on your own.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:32 pm to McCaigBro69
unless it was in the lease, i think you are probably just hoping for kindness at this point.
blinds certainly arent required, and im doubting a mailbox is. off to home depot you go.
blinds certainly arent required, and im doubting a mailbox is. off to home depot you go.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:33 pm to McCaigBro69
Have you called and asked her?
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:34 pm to McCaigBro69
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am I entitled
You are not entitled, but you may ask. You signed a lease for the place after you saw it.
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Would I be out of line calling again and seeing what's up and demanding something be done about it?
Why not just ask the landlord rather than seeing what you are entitled to and making demands?
How can so many people be so completely inept at normal day to day activities is mind boggling to me.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:34 pm to McCaigBro69
The mailbox is something that must be provided. Not sure about the rest
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:35 pm to McCaigBro69
So go buy a mailbox and ask to be reimbursed. If they say no, then you would've had to go buy one anyway.
As far as the TP and paper towel holders, get some nice ones and take them with you when you leave. You'll eventually have to buy some yourself anyway.
I'd ask about the blinds from the LL.
To clarify, I think the mailbox and the blinds are on the owner. But if you don't want to risk missing mail, I wouldn't let their procrastination keep me from going buy one for the time being.
As far as the TP and paper towel holders, get some nice ones and take them with you when you leave. You'll eventually have to buy some yourself anyway.
I'd ask about the blinds from the LL.
To clarify, I think the mailbox and the blinds are on the owner. But if you don't want to risk missing mail, I wouldn't let their procrastination keep me from going buy one for the time being.
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:36 pm to northshorebamaman
Install said items and send the bill (inflated 500 percent} to the person who fricked you over.
Keep us up to date with the lawsuit.
Keep us up to date with the lawsuit.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:37 pm to Sparkplug#1
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Install said items and send the bill
send rent check minus receipts
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:38 pm to ForeverLSU02
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The mailbox is something that must be provided. Not sure about the rest
i think even the mailbox is questionable based on setup and location of OPs apartment. i think a lot of states only require it for apartment buildings where tenants cant set one up themselves.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:39 pm to CaptainsWafer
I've already bought and installed the toilet paper and towel holder myself and also blinds on all the windows. I just wasn't sure if that was something I could get maybe get the $100 back for or not. Guess it's at least worth asking. Worst thing she'll say is no.
The mailbox is something totally different. She said she would get on getting it installed last week and here I am seven days later and I still have no mailbox. I'm not home a ton because of work so going and buying one myself and doing it would just be a real pain in the arse.
The mailbox is something totally different. She said she would get on getting it installed last week and here I am seven days later and I still have no mailbox. I'm not home a ton because of work so going and buying one myself and doing it would just be a real pain in the arse.
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:39 pm to McCaigBro69
Mailbox is required.
Blinds are a luxury.
Blinds are a luxury.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:39 pm to McCaigBro69
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I didn't notice whenever I initially looked at the property
sucks
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:40 pm to djangochained
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sucks
That it does.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:41 pm to CaptainsWafer
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So go buy a mailbox and ask to be reimbursed
I'd be more prone to ask ahead of time. Asking something along the lines of "I think there are some very minor improvements that can be done to really improve the unit (blinds, mailbox, etc) and I am willing to purchase the materials and do the installation. Do you think there is any way some or all of the costs could be taken out of rent if I offer to do the labor?"
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