RENTAL ISSUES
In this last year of renting, I had my share of rental issues. As a tenant in good standing, I feel it is the landlord’s job to accommodate requests. My apartment started leaking after a storm in the Fall and this made me very concerned about mold. After purchasing a mold test and getting the presence of mold in the room, I made my landlord aware right away. When I alerted my landlord with the results, I submitted a letter to request the course of action. After researching I learned that a tenant has the right to withhold rent if conditions deem the dwelling inhabitable. It was my intention to place the funds in escrow. My landlord had the roofer evaluate the damage and the contractors replaced the drywall. When the work was completed I turned in my monthly rent.
After four years and one month of renting, I am interested in searching for a rental closer to the center of town and within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. If I could create a wish list for my next rental, it would include the following:
- washer/dryer in the unit
- designated parking
- gym
- pool
- trash chute
- heat included
- a minimum of 1200 sq ft
- within walking distance to shops and restaurants
- hardwood flooring
- cable ready rooms
- master bedroom with bath
- new appliances
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