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coolgal212 OP t1_j7lf3i6 wrote

Reply to comment by Travis123083 in [Renting] Am I able to repair and deduct in this situation? by coolgal212

So what would my next step be since they are refusing to make repairs to the furnace? I could submit another maintenance request but I doubt they will do anything. The only 2 things I can find in my lease that mentions repairs are 1) if I damage any appliance I am responsible for repairs (I didn’t damage the furnace, it was already damaged upon move in) and 2) The manager office is responsible for normal maintenance in your apartment.

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CharacterBrief9121 t1_j7lh5hs wrote

Make the repair, save all related invoices/receipts/quotes everything related to the repair. Call codes while doing this, they’re going to want to know before any repairs. Then make copies of all relevant paperwork and when you pay rent next provide rent payment minus any cost related to fixing the furnace. Furnish the copies of the repair work. Tell them if the don’t want the rent payment you will hold it and get a lawyer.

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Travis123083 t1_j7lq1my wrote

If they don't fix it, you have legal grounds to break your lease as a furnace is to be provided and functioning.

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CharacterBrief9121 t1_j7lwjmt wrote

Lease breaking not required. This is landlord scare tactics. It’s what happens when they get scared start telling lies and hope they don’t get caught.

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Travis123083 t1_j7lqbzc wrote

I'd just break the lease. Have them pay for inconveniences and use an electric heater and have then pay the bill. I fix or service anything as soon as it's reported.

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CharacterBrief9121 t1_j7lwe3b wrote

If they pay electric then the tenant would be saddled with the bill. Spreading that landlord bullshit.

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Travis123083 t1_j7ma03w wrote

Not if they needed heat. And I'm not spreading any landlord bullshit thank you. I've had the same tenants for 13 years.

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