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What can I do if my landlord megafails on providing heat/hot water?

I don't live in WA. But, still. I love my apartment but in the 6 months I've lived here I've spent at least 10 days without hot water. I'm not sure why. The landlord says he "oops" ran out of oil, then the water is hot the next day, then back to no hot water. I think the guy is just a spazz so I don't really want to have his head for inconveniencing me (& making me skip shampooing...) but, what the heck?! Any help?

mizmojo asked in Legal 11 months ago | Report

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    You should consult an attorney in your state to explain your options, since state laws can differ significantly. Many attorneys will provide a free consultation to potential clients; you can explain your problem and they will tell you if they can help. Depending upon your local landlord-tenant laws and the terms of your lease, you might have legal remedies including fee-shifting, where your attorney's fees would be paid by the landlord if you were successful. At minimum, a letter to the landlord explaining your potential legal remedies may encourage him to maintain your hot water more regularly.

    Sound Advocates PLLC answered in Legal 11 months ago | Report
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    It's too bad you don't live in WA because RCW 59.18.070 would probably have you covered: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.18.070

    http://www.landlordassociation.org/statelaws.html -- have fun and always remember the law trumps any agreement or lease!

    protosaurus answered in Legal 11 months ago | Report
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  • Mr_small
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    Sorry to hear that. I've been there.. I've had a horrible landlord before as well.. Filing a complaint to the property company works the best. They'll give him a warning. Ideally, other tenant would contact the property company as well so that he gets fired. Sounds like your landlord is incompetent, so don't be sorry if he gets replaced.

    MR answered in Legal 11 months ago | Report
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