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Re: Tenant didn't pay the rent due to failed jacuzzi - Landlord Forum thread 359578

Re: Tenant didn't pay the rent due to failed jacuzzi by lpadave on August 7, 2019 @16:30

                              
As they say,....don't put the cart before the horse.

the jacuzzi should have been tested and working as a part of your make ready and documented on the move in conditions sheet which your lease should contain.

the tenant has let you know, you responded timely. Make note of the dates and times of contact. I prefer to do it all in writing by e mails or fax, but sometimes thats not always practical, I would recommend trying to move in that direction.

if the rent is indeed late, contact the tenant on due date and again on expiraton of grace period, in writing regarding the rent and also take that opportunity to nicely / calmly inquire again about wanting to get in and deal with the jacuzzi.

dont get into a '''i'll fix the jacuzzi after you pay the rent''''' -- the jacuzzi is on you and has nothing to do with the rent,.....on either side.
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Re: Tenant didn't pay the rent due to failed jacuzzi by ownernj on August 9, 2019 @09:40 [ Reply ]
My question is:
What if the tenant used the failure of jacuzzi, and then didn't pay the rent?

I made the requests many times to get in the apartment and to fix it, the tenant didn't response my request.
    Re: Tenant didn't pay the rent due to failed jacuzzi by lpadave on August 9, 2019 @14:49 [ Reply ]
    not trying to be rude here,....but what part of my response and suggested guidance did you not understand.?

    keep trying IN WRITING to make an appointment to get in and attend to the jacuzzi. If tenant doesn't pay the rent decide if you want to proceed with eviction action.

    if after several written attempts to get in, if you want to pursue this jacuzzi thing,.... post a notice of intent to enter (both on door and mailed / certified) per your local laws, then go in,...WITH A WITNESS.

    I would not recommend going in unless you believe the jacuzzi is possibly causing risk of water, fire or electrical damage.

    If you have SUFFICIENT WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION of your attempts several times to get in to look at the problem, no judge is going to stand behind the tenant on a reduction of services or habitability issue. which would probably be what the tenant would claim for not paying the rent in full or part.

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