Redwood
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It's not fixed yet?
The landlord better get going!
The landlord better get going!
Email from landlord about bathtub leaking to condo below
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I guess maybe, if push comes to shove it might be easier, ( not right) to get a plumber out there, get it fixed and pay for it. Then, send the bill to the owner, and let the cards fall. Hopefully, they will be grateful it is fixed, send you either a check for the amount, or reduce whatever rent it would be to reimburse you that way. If not, I guess, just absorb the costs, it might be cheaper in the long run than moving. Just my 2 cents worth on how I would maybe, deal with it. I can't deal with not soaking in my bath.
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Redwood
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If I was called to a rental apartment or, condo by the tennant I would not do any work until the landlord gave the go ahead....
Redwood
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Okay, My estimate is $750 payment on completion and I need access through the downstairs unit... You'll have to get someone to fix the hole I cut too...
That might make you change your mind about lying...
That might make you change your mind about lying...
Need to fix the tub
The tub should be fixed. I had this problem with an older tub that did not have a common overflow tube for the tub drain. The problem is not so much the water damage as it is the mold damage later.
Sounds to me like moving might be easier than pushing for a solution.
As for the utility sink drain I'd suggest a sump pump and check valve to solve the problem year round. The alternative is some kind of electrical interlock to the valve which would prevent the washer from running if the valve was closed. Not a good solution due to the possibility of a shock.
I'd start looking for another place because if there is this much trouble fixing these small problems, what can you expect on a large issue or possibly ANY PROBLEM.
The tub should be fixed. I had this problem with an older tub that did not have a common overflow tube for the tub drain. The problem is not so much the water damage as it is the mold damage later.
Sounds to me like moving might be easier than pushing for a solution.
As for the utility sink drain I'd suggest a sump pump and check valve to solve the problem year round. The alternative is some kind of electrical interlock to the valve which would prevent the washer from running if the valve was closed. Not a good solution due to the possibility of a shock.
I'd start looking for another place because if there is this much trouble fixing these small problems, what can you expect on a large issue or possibly ANY PROBLEM.
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I agree. The tub needs to be fixed. Who knows how many people have flooded the ceiling and basement before we got there.
The building inspector (plumbing division) is coming on Wednesday morning.
We wanted the health inspector in to check for mold, but they don't do that because there's no standard for mold. We'd have to call a private company in.
Additioanlly, the downstairs neighbor's smoke from her cigarettes is pouring up through the vents. It's nauseating to say the least and exacerbating my pre-existing medical conditions. We are waiting to hear back from lawyer. At this point, we want nothing more than to break the lease and get the HELL out!
The building inspector (plumbing division) is coming on Wednesday morning.
We wanted the health inspector in to check for mold, but they don't do that because there's no standard for mold. We'd have to call a private company in.
Additioanlly, the downstairs neighbor's smoke from her cigarettes is pouring up through the vents. It's nauseating to say the least and exacerbating my pre-existing medical conditions. We are waiting to hear back from lawyer. At this point, we want nothing more than to break the lease and get the HELL out!
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