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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 McCaigBro69
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no toilet paper or towel holder in the bathroom
oh the horror
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 12:39 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 12:44 pm to McCaigBro69
I'd ask about the blinds and mailbox. The towel holder and toilet paper holder? Not so much.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 1:28 pm to McCaigBro69
When the rent is due, tell her you'll be late because you can't mail it.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 1:40 pm to McCaigBro69
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Things like no blinds on the windows,
Ask her about the blinds. If she won't have them installed, put up aluminum foil or black garbage bags. I assume she is still trying to rent out the rest of the place, correct?
Posted on 6/9/15 at 1:52 pm to McCaigBro69
Rentals are not required to provide blinds. In fact, most don't. They're not required to provide you with toilet paper and towel holders either.
As far as a mailbox, they probably are required to provide that, but it's probably easier for you just to take care of it yourself vs. chasing after her for it.
Anytime I have rented a place and feel that I can make improvements that will benefit the landlord, I ask them to split the cost with me. Can't hurt asking. When I've left a place, I always offer them to buy from me (at a much reduced cost) any blinds, bathroom or lighting fixtures that I've installed.
The place that I just moved into DESPERATELY needed the interior trim painted. It wasn't something the landlord had to do, but I knew someone that would do it inexpensively, and I knew it would really improve the place. I asked, and the landlord agreed to split the $400 cost with me.
I also installed 2 ceiling fans, a dining room light, a kitchen light, a bathroom light, a bathroom mirror, and 6 window blinds. If they want to buy them from me when I leave, great. If not, I'll take it all down and put back up the crap that was there when I got the place.
As far as a mailbox, they probably are required to provide that, but it's probably easier for you just to take care of it yourself vs. chasing after her for it.
Anytime I have rented a place and feel that I can make improvements that will benefit the landlord, I ask them to split the cost with me. Can't hurt asking. When I've left a place, I always offer them to buy from me (at a much reduced cost) any blinds, bathroom or lighting fixtures that I've installed.
The place that I just moved into DESPERATELY needed the interior trim painted. It wasn't something the landlord had to do, but I knew someone that would do it inexpensively, and I knew it would really improve the place. I asked, and the landlord agreed to split the $400 cost with me.
I also installed 2 ceiling fans, a dining room light, a kitchen light, a bathroom light, a bathroom mirror, and 6 window blinds. If they want to buy them from me when I leave, great. If not, I'll take it all down and put back up the crap that was there when I got the place.
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 6/9/15 at 2:33 pm to McCaigBro69
I have rent houses and do provide these items, but do so more as an enticement. I probably would provide such as a courtesy if asked. Remember, good tenants are valuable to landlords and they want to do the things to keep their property rented. Money is lost when property is vacant.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 2:38 pm to McCaigBro69
I always go to bat for landlords. If you ever own property, you'll know why.
What kind of a-hole moves into a dump then starts asking for shite he can't afford? A renter.
You don't have blinds, huh? Tough shite. Should have rented a nicer place.
What kind of a-hole moves into a dump then starts asking for shite he can't afford? A renter.
You don't have blinds, huh? Tough shite. Should have rented a nicer place.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 3:16 pm to McCaigBro69
FYI: Get a PO Box in the meantime.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 5:19 pm to McCaigBro69
Things like no blinds on the windows
if not provided you have to provide
same as above
landlord has to provide this and fire alarms in the bedrooms and kitchen.
if not provided you have to provide
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no toilet paper or towel holder in the bathroom
same as above
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no mailbox outside.
landlord has to provide this and fire alarms in the bedrooms and kitchen.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 6:10 pm to McCaigBro69
Some aluminum foil in your windows and, voila, problem solved.
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