landloard tennant problem

[PaulS]

Agree with the above although I wouldn't tape any conversations as taping w/out the consent of both parties may be illegal. Take lots of pictures, tell them you're (Fishbones!) not going to discuss anything in person and just deal thru the mail - send everything certified and document everything. I would also tell them you're probably going to contact the building inspector to discuss the mold issue.

[Redsoxticket]

the security deposit is for damages and not for last month rent unless mutually agreed by both parties.

[fishbones]

Thanks, Paul.

In RI, you can record any non-electronic conversation wihtout consent of both parties. You can tape your landlord, but in this case, I don't think it's necessary. Tell him to take you to court and it will go away. When he realizes that he doesn't have a leg to stand on, it won't be worth the cost of taking you to court for him.

[FishermanTim]

I had a boss years back that was renting an apartment in Boston, and they had an issue with their water pipes. They sent notification via mail to the landlord every time they had to converse with them.
They did find a helpful bit of information regarding renters rights.
If you have a dispute with your landlord regarding specified ammenities that they are fulfilling, and you've got documented proof of prior contact with the landlord without sufficient resolution, you can withhold rent payment until the issue is resolved.
If you plan on taking them to small claims court, two things I would suggest researching beforehand:
1.) do you have EVERYTHING documented? They may try and lie their way out of it by claiming that you never sent anything to them during the times in question. Certified mail would be sufficient proof.
2.) Check and see if you can make a claim if you have withheld rent.
In some cases you may be eligible for triple damages because of the scope of the issue and the length of time involved.
I would advise that you at least consult with a lawyer that has experience in rental disagreement cases.

Good luck an congrats for the expectant parents!

[FishnGrega]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Agree with the above although I wouldn't tape any conversations as taping w/out the consent of both parties may be illegal. Take lots of pictures, tell them you're (Fishbones!) not going to discuss anything in person and just deal thru the mail - send everything certified and document everything. I would also tell them you're probably going to contact the building inspector to discuss the mold issue.

PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES can't stress that enough, If i had taken some on our move out date it would have saved me over $1600 for damages. THAT WERE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS! ie the friggin carpet!!!

[FishnGrega]

ps CONGRATS!!

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by FishnGrega

PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES can't stress that enough, If i had taken some on our move out date it would have saved me over $1600 for damages. THAT WERE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS! ie the friggin carpet!!!

Absolutely. One my final walkthrough with the landlord or property manager, I make them sign a receipt for the keys and initial what, if any charges, that will occur.

Can't trust anyone now-a-days.

[FishnGrega]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

Absolutely. One my final walkthrough with the landlord or property manager, I make them sign a receipt for the keys and initial what, if any charges, that will occur.

Can't trust anyone now-a-days.

there's a lot of gray area when it comes to landlord and tenant laws.

[MotoXcowboy]

thanks I appreciate all the responses. We are all moved in even the internet is on now at the new place. a lot nicer here. I/G told them to come over and talk to me if they had any problems before we left, they never did. As I/G said, they wrote us a response full of b/s they pulled out of their ...

this was a good one though, with the dryer they said they told us we could/ in otherwords,,, "had" to buy a propane dryer since the 220v was down. yeah ok. im gonna go out buy a whole new dryer b/c you dont want to put a bigger breaker box put in. The place was advertised with the 220v dryer outlet, I want my 220! Also funny.. he was so lazy he didnt even bother taking the 220 wire and outlet out of the walls..its still there. (like i said earlier he kept sayin we're gonna fix it...)

We're done with that place, took me 6days. and they can keep the security deposit. i wouldve screwed them longer with time but our new place is 300x better, why wait...

I/G is going to send them the keys certified with a notorized letter or something..

pauls, the scumloards already have it advertised on clist. lets just say anyone renting in exeter beware! pm if you want more details...

[FishermanTim]

Maybe an "anonymous" tip to the housing inspector regarding the wiring issue could be warranted. You know, as a parting shot to what turned out to be a "landlord from hell"