SilverSleeper
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 24, 2001
How many of you out there in Buickland are landlords?
How many of you guys rent a place?
Im in big need of some advice!
I am currently renting a 2 BR , and the lease is coming due. I really dont want to be in this place anymore, but there arent any alternatives right now. 2 Previous apartment arrangements have fell through, and Im afraid Im gonna be stuck here for another year.
My landlord is an older lady, and she really has no clue what shes doing. Asking her to fix things is like pulling teeth. It took nearly 2 weeks when the drains kept backing up to get it fixed. This place has a lot of ongoing problems which she seems to think arent any big deal (drafty in winter, pipes freeze often, windows dont shut or dont open, fridge that spoils food one day and freezes the drinks the next, leaky roof, broken porch, among other things). Her lease also contains a clause that waives her responsibility for any damages or injuries. For instance, if I broke my leg falling through the busted stairs, she is not liable.
What I want to know, is do I have an "out" if I do sign the lease? If everything was fine with the place, I wouldnt mind living here, but I know she isnt going to fix most of the problems. I dont really want to push the issues right now, Im afraid she wont let me stay until I find a place if it looks like I will cause problems.
I dont mind giving up a security deposit if I do move, but I read somewhere that if I leave, I would have to pay my rent for the remainder of the lease until she finds a new tenant (which will never happen in the shape its in).
Anyone have some great words of wisdom or advice?
Thanks gang!
-Jay
How many of you guys rent a place?
Im in big need of some advice!
I am currently renting a 2 BR , and the lease is coming due. I really dont want to be in this place anymore, but there arent any alternatives right now. 2 Previous apartment arrangements have fell through, and Im afraid Im gonna be stuck here for another year.
My landlord is an older lady, and she really has no clue what shes doing. Asking her to fix things is like pulling teeth. It took nearly 2 weeks when the drains kept backing up to get it fixed. This place has a lot of ongoing problems which she seems to think arent any big deal (drafty in winter, pipes freeze often, windows dont shut or dont open, fridge that spoils food one day and freezes the drinks the next, leaky roof, broken porch, among other things). Her lease also contains a clause that waives her responsibility for any damages or injuries. For instance, if I broke my leg falling through the busted stairs, she is not liable.
What I want to know, is do I have an "out" if I do sign the lease? If everything was fine with the place, I wouldnt mind living here, but I know she isnt going to fix most of the problems. I dont really want to push the issues right now, Im afraid she wont let me stay until I find a place if it looks like I will cause problems.
I dont mind giving up a security deposit if I do move, but I read somewhere that if I leave, I would have to pay my rent for the remainder of the lease until she finds a new tenant (which will never happen in the shape its in).
Anyone have some great words of wisdom or advice?
Thanks gang!
-Jay