What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
My friend had a room become available in her apartment before the summer and I took the room.
It is a rent stabilized in an outer borough.
My roommates (three of us) signed a new lease into next year. My roommates were living there before.
My landlord met me when I was moving my things in and told me she was glad to have a friend of the girls move in because they did not cause her trouble or complaints and she could see that I was wonderful and pretty like them…
My roommates and my Landlord are all from different countries.
At the beginning of the month, I wrote her a letter asking for improvements to the condition of the apartment.
I just received a call from my Landlord a few minutes ago yelling at me and telling me that I will have to visit her in person, that she got my letter and that she DOES NOT communicate by letter or phone and that my roommates and I will have to discuss with her these issues summarized below:.
Previous issue / A few weeks into the apartment, I was having a lot of difficulty with the front door lock. It made me nervous to stand at the door for more than five to ten minutes to jiggle with the lock. Sometimes, I had to call another roommate to let me in. I asked my friend to see if the Landlord would change the locks (and even offered to pay and replace it myself), but instead the Landlord had a new key made. My friend told me I would get used to the door over time and that it took a little trick to get in. Eventually, we noticed the door handle became loose and separated from the door ….possibly from my roommate's out-of-town guests having the same struggle with the door. At this point, I insisted we have the lock/handle replaced with the Landlord's permission. Finally, it was replaced by her son. A simple lock, but one that works nonetheless.
Upon moving in, I discussed the condition of the carpet and having fresh paint on the walls with my roommates. They agreed the carpet is in bad condition, but agreed it was doubtful that anything would be done because the landlord had just renovated the bathroom a few years ago when it was in bad condition. My roommate (who is there during the day) insisted she be the one to bring it up to the landlord since she delivers the money. When i heard back, she told me we just needed to buy a stronger vacuum and have it cleaned. She said I could paint the walls as long as I repaint them before I leave.
I bought fresh white paint for my room. I have not painted yet because I have been apartment sitting at my friend's.
The issue came up when I asked about the bathroom. We clean the bathroom frequently, but still there is a problem with mold. It goes away when we clean, but I can see that there is a crack between the tub and the wall, and that is why the problem is reoccurring.
When I asked my roommate if she could speak with maintenance/Landlord about this simple caulk job, she said she hated to bring anything up because she is afraid it will be too many things we have asked for (the bathroom a few years ago and then the lock). I told her that this is going to cause more damage to the bathroom and it is unhealthy. My roommate said she would discuss it with the landlord….
After speaking with her again, she said the landlord is so nice and she doesn't want to cause her problems because she likes her and she doesn't want her to become angry and raise the rent. My roommate likes being thought of as "wonderful and pretty" and doesn't want to upset that image.
I know it sounds like I am a complainer, but I am not. I am solution-oriented. When these issues came up I addressed them with a new shower curtain, special cleaning solution, paint for my bedroom, research on locks, alternative flooring for temporary tenants. etc..
But I want to be healthy and I want to live clean.
I read a legal law online that said NYC Administrative Code Article 3: (Symbol) 27-2013….A landlord is required to repaint or recover the walls and ceilings of an apartment every three years. The law applies to all buildings with three or more units, whether rent stabilized, rent controlled, or market rate.
Is this true?
Our walls are old dingy paint and probably dates to the linoleum tile in the kitchen from the 70s. The carpet is decades old…
If this law stands correct, I know it only applies to the paint.
I wrote the below letter to my landlord and signed my name with my cell number with the date on Sept-3. I left my roommates out of the letter.
The landlord did not call my number. Instead, she called one of my roommates and told her that if we weren't happy with the apartment, we could move out. This upset my roommate tremendously. I told her, that (to have us move out because of airing a complaint) would be illegal in the U.S.
She said she thinks the landlord will agree to change the carpet now, but not the paint. She said the landlord said we are causing the mold by not having proper ventilation and we need to leave the window in the bathroom open (which we already do).
Then today - just a 15 minutes ago, the Landlord called me and said how dare I send her a letter of complaints. That we can all discuss this with her. She continued on with threats and yelling on and on… Then she said we would only be able to discuss in person. She then told me she could show me when the walls were painted four years ago (very doubtful).
I am staying at my friend's apartment and am not at home. What should I be prepared with to help this situation?
At the beginning of this month I wrote my landlord this letter:
Dear Landlord,
I am a tenant in Apt #. I have been very happy with the quiet environment and location. However, recently, I have become upset with the conditions of the apartment.
1. The carpet is loose and wrinkled; it is prone to cause tripping because of the uneven footing. When walking, the carpet moves and shifts under our feet. The current condition of the carpet is also unhealthy and unhygienic. I have severe allergic reactions to dust, mold, and a host of environmental allergies that live in the current carpet.
2. The bathroom has mold. It appears the tub needs to be re-caulked. The tub has not been sealed properly and the mold is growing in the cracks of the old caulk.
3. Lastly, our apt unit has not been freshly painted in several years. The walls appear dirty and are unhygienic.
My roommates and I work to maintain a clean and safe home.
It is my understanding that the carpet and paint has not been replaced in several years. Please make these changes that will help us to live safely and comfortably.
Regards,
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
My friend had a room become available in her apartment before the summer and I took the room.
It is a rent stabilized in an outer borough.
My roommates (three of us) signed a new lease into next year. My roommates were living there before.
My landlord met me when I was moving my things in and told me she was glad to have a friend of the girls move in because they did not cause her trouble or complaints and she could see that I was wonderful and pretty like them…
My roommates and my Landlord are all from different countries.
At the beginning of the month, I wrote her a letter asking for improvements to the condition of the apartment.
I just received a call from my Landlord a few minutes ago yelling at me and telling me that I will have to visit her in person, that she got my letter and that she DOES NOT communicate by letter or phone and that my roommates and I will have to discuss with her these issues summarized below:.
Previous issue / A few weeks into the apartment, I was having a lot of difficulty with the front door lock. It made me nervous to stand at the door for more than five to ten minutes to jiggle with the lock. Sometimes, I had to call another roommate to let me in. I asked my friend to see if the Landlord would change the locks (and even offered to pay and replace it myself), but instead the Landlord had a new key made. My friend told me I would get used to the door over time and that it took a little trick to get in. Eventually, we noticed the door handle became loose and separated from the door ….possibly from my roommate's out-of-town guests having the same struggle with the door. At this point, I insisted we have the lock/handle replaced with the Landlord's permission. Finally, it was replaced by her son. A simple lock, but one that works nonetheless.
Upon moving in, I discussed the condition of the carpet and having fresh paint on the walls with my roommates. They agreed the carpet is in bad condition, but agreed it was doubtful that anything would be done because the landlord had just renovated the bathroom a few years ago when it was in bad condition. My roommate (who is there during the day) insisted she be the one to bring it up to the landlord since she delivers the money. When i heard back, she told me we just needed to buy a stronger vacuum and have it cleaned. She said I could paint the walls as long as I repaint them before I leave.
I bought fresh white paint for my room. I have not painted yet because I have been apartment sitting at my friend's.
The issue came up when I asked about the bathroom. We clean the bathroom frequently, but still there is a problem with mold. It goes away when we clean, but I can see that there is a crack between the tub and the wall, and that is why the problem is reoccurring.
When I asked my roommate if she could speak with maintenance/Landlord about this simple caulk job, she said she hated to bring anything up because she is afraid it will be too many things we have asked for (the bathroom a few years ago and then the lock). I told her that this is going to cause more damage to the bathroom and it is unhealthy. My roommate said she would discuss it with the landlord….
After speaking with her again, she said the landlord is so nice and she doesn't want to cause her problems because she likes her and she doesn't want her to become angry and raise the rent. My roommate likes being thought of as "wonderful and pretty" and doesn't want to upset that image.
I know it sounds like I am a complainer, but I am not. I am solution-oriented. When these issues came up I addressed them with a new shower curtain, special cleaning solution, paint for my bedroom, research on locks, alternative flooring for temporary tenants. etc..
But I want to be healthy and I want to live clean.
I read a legal law online that said NYC Administrative Code Article 3: (Symbol) 27-2013….A landlord is required to repaint or recover the walls and ceilings of an apartment every three years. The law applies to all buildings with three or more units, whether rent stabilized, rent controlled, or market rate.
Is this true?
Our walls are old dingy paint and probably dates to the linoleum tile in the kitchen from the 70s. The carpet is decades old…
If this law stands correct, I know it only applies to the paint.
I wrote the below letter to my landlord and signed my name with my cell number with the date on Sept-3. I left my roommates out of the letter.
The landlord did not call my number. Instead, she called one of my roommates and told her that if we weren't happy with the apartment, we could move out. This upset my roommate tremendously. I told her, that (to have us move out because of airing a complaint) would be illegal in the U.S.
She said she thinks the landlord will agree to change the carpet now, but not the paint. She said the landlord said we are causing the mold by not having proper ventilation and we need to leave the window in the bathroom open (which we already do).
Then today - just a 15 minutes ago, the Landlord called me and said how dare I send her a letter of complaints. That we can all discuss this with her. She continued on with threats and yelling on and on… Then she said we would only be able to discuss in person. She then told me she could show me when the walls were painted four years ago (very doubtful).
I am staying at my friend's apartment and am not at home. What should I be prepared with to help this situation?
At the beginning of this month I wrote my landlord this letter:
Dear Landlord,
I am a tenant in Apt #. I have been very happy with the quiet environment and location. However, recently, I have become upset with the conditions of the apartment.
1. The carpet is loose and wrinkled; it is prone to cause tripping because of the uneven footing. When walking, the carpet moves and shifts under our feet. The current condition of the carpet is also unhealthy and unhygienic. I have severe allergic reactions to dust, mold, and a host of environmental allergies that live in the current carpet.
2. The bathroom has mold. It appears the tub needs to be re-caulked. The tub has not been sealed properly and the mold is growing in the cracks of the old caulk.
3. Lastly, our apt unit has not been freshly painted in several years. The walls appear dirty and are unhygienic.
My roommates and I work to maintain a clean and safe home.
It is my understanding that the carpet and paint has not been replaced in several years. Please make these changes that will help us to live safely and comfortably.
Regards,
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