Miscellaneous: Today, it's been a week and a half since our hot water stopped...

By Anonymous - 25/04/2019 04:00

Today, it's been a week and a half since our hot water stopped working. Our landlord said he'll get on to it "in 3 days", after having said this already a few days before. I have to wash myself with a bucket and boiled water. FML

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MrCT 22

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Thursday 25 April 2019 4:02

Contact the health dept. and ask for a break on the rent next month.

STFU01 14

Thursday 25 April 2019 4:51

Go to a truck stop and pay for a shower. Then start looking for a new apartment. They can't hold you to a lease if the hot water is not working.

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MrCT 22

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Thursday 25 April 2019 4:02

Contact the health dept. and ask for a break on the rent next month.

STFU01 14

Thursday 25 April 2019 4:53

Dream on... The health department gives zero fucks about your situation. Move to another place ASAP

STFU01 14

Thursday 25 April 2019 4:51

Go to a truck stop and pay for a shower. Then start looking for a new apartment. They can't hold you to a lease if the hot water is not working.

manb91uk 22

Thursday 25 April 2019 4:53

You should be legally allowed to withold some, or all, if the rent when basic amenities and repairs are not carried out in a timely manner. I suggest you put it to him in writing that you will be doing just that.

Michael Hicks 4

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Thursday 25 April 2019 23:03

In some jurisdictions, you can stay at a hotel until the landlord fixes the issue that makes your residence unlivable (no hot water would qualify), and you can deduct the costs incurred, including having to eat out, from rent. And as others have said, it usually allows you to terminate the lease without penalty.

Bubbilility 27

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Thursday 25 April 2019 11:50

Ugh, been there, done that. It really sucks. I hope your landlord gets his shit together soon.

Yudith 22

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Thursday 25 April 2019 12:58

Guys, witholding the rent without proper notice is illegal, akin to chopping to pieces the guy who stole your car. However, calling a plumber and sending your landlord the bill is totally legal. You can also call a locksmith if you don't have the key to the room where the water boiler is.

BeefyQueefy 14

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Thursday 25 April 2019 14:28

It sucks but maybe start looking into recourse and fix your situation instead of being on FML?

raven_of_azarath 34

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Thursday 25 April 2019 14:45

1. It’s the landlord who’s not doing anything, not OP. 2. Don’t assume that OP is doing nothing because they’re on here. Making a post does not imply not taking action. Idk why people think that’s a thing now.