Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in

Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in by P-Bone in WNY (NY) on March 1, 2012 @08:34

The simple thing is you can't control who the landlord rents other units in your building to. There will be noises and other people, and possibly pets. If you want to be sure you have peace and quiet, you will need to buy your own place. The rest of this comes with being a renter and a part of a multi-unit residence.

In terms of what you can do. If dogs are barking consistently at unreasonable hours, call the police. Indicate that there is a significant amount of noise. If they support those calls utilize the reports to indicate to the landlord that your right to quiet enjoyment is being infringed upon.

The hot water concern is an issue. I would immediately send a certified letter to the landlord describing the issue, with specific dates and times. If the issue is not remedied, I would find all applicable legal references regarding your options, to include if your state allows you to withhold rent or if it would be best to call city officials/inspectors to assist in your concerns.

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Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in by Jake on March 1, 2012 @08:47	[ Reply ]

"The simple thing is you can't control who the landlord rents other units in your building to." The tenant lives in the basement of a SFH.

Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in by P-Bone in WNY (NY) on March 2, 2012 @12:04	[ Reply ]

Regardless of whether it's a SFH or not, it appears there are two families in the building. One in the house and one in the basement. If they could afford to rent a SFH that didn't have a basement apartment, then they wouldn't have this issue. Same goes for buying. To get out of the issues of other tenants, just buy your own place. Then it's just neighbors you have to deal with.

Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in by Renee (NY) on March 2, 2012 @16:41	[ Reply ]

HA. That is the ideal but we are just starting out. and saving for a house

Re: Situation kept from us until we moved in

checking backgrounds on tenants by Nelle on April 10, 2012 @02:11	[ Reply ]

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