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Tarheelgarage · 08-04-2012, 12:05 AM

Have them get the hell out of that fire trap immediately.....

Adam McLaughlin · 08-04-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Nutcase

Bang his wife.. Someone had to say it

WHY does this crap line always show up?

Adam

archirelic · 08-04-2012, 02:24 AM

Was this a place they chose w/o any input/advice from those who are much more knowledgeable than them? In other words, why'd they choose such a place if it's in the condition it currently is?

TechnoMayor · 08-04-2012, 03:23 AM

Here's a solution... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o04_s01_i00

ChrisF250 · 08-04-2012, 07:20 AM

Interesting you bring this up. I just graduated from a fairly large school and Something that always amazed me was the condition and price that college house and apartments. Floors that would legitamately move as you walked on them. Walls that bowed out half a foot over 6 feet. Numerous electrical issues and leaky plumbing. There were two floor collapses in my four years. Stairs where the rise and run were completely wrong or thered be no hand rails. The best part was the rent would be absurd because the demand was so high.

http://www.gazettenet.com/2012/03/05...orary-eviction

This was almost a third

JD6619A · 08-04-2012, 08:00 AM

Move.

thesilverone · 08-04-2012, 09:14 AM

why did they move in the first place? sounds like they should be more knowledgeable when it comes to apartment shopping

djkeev · 08-04-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcal

Check your state laws,........, but 50 States, 50 different sets of rules.

According to the US Census In 2000 there were 25,375 cities, villages and towns in the USA. There are probably close to that many different rules about rental property!

Dave

cj7365 · 08-04-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio Auto

Here we go again with the whole send a certified letter let's go to court responses.

Ummm....did any of you read the landlord is a lawyer?

I would go to Lowes/Home Depot etc... and find a porch light that is comes on at dusk and is battery powered. Gotta believe somebody makes one.

Don't touch the wiring..if the house burns up..he's a lawyer..you'll be in court. And for gosh sake..don't hire an electrician thinking you're going to outsmart Mr. Lawyer and he's going to pick up the tab.

And so u give up just because hes a lawer, fuck that

Shadowdog500 · 08-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio Auto

Here we go again with the whole send a certified letter let's go to court responses.

Ummm....did any of you read the landlord is a lawyer?

I would go to Lowes/Home Depot etc... and find a porch light that is comes on at dusk and is battery powered. Gotta believe somebody makes one.

Don't touch the wiring..if the house burns up..he's a lawyer..you'll be in court. And for gosh sake..don't hire an electrician thinking you're going to outsmart Mr. Lawyer and he's going to pick up the tab.

+1

The landlord is a prick lawyer, don't touch anything on his house, or you will be sued for you wiring job when the place finally burns down.

I also bet the rental agreement is rigged in his favor.

See if you can sick Someone from the city or state on him for renting a firetrap. There must be some sort of inspection. Won't cost you a dime!

I also agree that I would move my girls out of that fire trap ASAP.

Chris

Krash Kadillak · 08-04-2012, 03:30 PM

Something tells me moving is not an option here at the present time (If it is, do it.)

But I'm sensing something wrong with the plan of action most are suggesting here - i.e. dad gets involved, sends a letter, does major repairs himself, yada yada yada....

Your daughter is an adult. I think she (and her room mate) should take responsibility for addressing the issue. This would be a good 'growing up' lesson for the both of them. Have them contact the landlord, explain that it's not safe coming home to a dark porch, etc.... I'll bet the landlord acts faster with them complaining than if you sent a letter.

Norcal · 08-04-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkeev

According to the US Census In 2000 there were 25,375 cities, villages and towns in the USA. There are probably close to that many different rules about rental property!

Dave

I was just trying to keep it simple.

kbs2244 · 08-04-2012, 03:52 PM

You are not going to win this except by becoming his friend.
Or at least a decent tenant.

It is too late for the girls to go elsewhere.
He is in a win/win situation and knows it.
Any legal action is free to him.

Get a signed letter from him saying it is ok to check out and fix the light at your expense.
And that you free him from any liability AND EXPECT THE SAME FROM HIM.
The last part is important in case you do something that later burns down the house.
Then, depending on your DIY ability, do just that.

Don’t bother with trying to get it up to code.
He is in with the local guys.
Just get the extension cord hooked up at both ends.
From your description I would look in the switch box first.
Probably a bad 89 cent switch.

demographic · 08-04-2012, 04:30 PM

He's a lawyer, shoot him.

Then get the rest of them in the state, just to be sure.

X1 Mike · 08-04-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesilverone

why did they move in the first place? sounds like they should be more knowledgeable when it comes to apartment shopping

I'll take "Absolutely no help at all" for $200 Alex."

oldgoat · 08-04-2012, 04:57 PM

Actually I would bet that he will fare much better dealing with the girls than he will with the adult. He would be certain that he can walk all over them and dazzle them with BS. With a adult he will probably still be able to walk (after all he is a lawyer), but have less of a chance of BS his way around. The solar or battery porch light would be the best bet, but don't touch or even hint at having done anything with the wiring. Contact the code enforcement of the city and maybe consumer protection to have a chance of help.

philip_g · 08-04-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by X1 Mike

I'll take "Absolutely no help at all" for $200 Alex."

pissy pissy pissy

X1 Mike · 08-04-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by philip_g

pissy pissy pissy

So it's pissy to tell someone they are being no help? Sorry if you thought I was picking on your little brother, I'll stop.

MikeGyver · 08-04-2012, 06:36 PM

Somebody mentioned deducting the expense from the rent. Bad idea as this is grounds for a '3 day to remit or quit' in CA. If you don't pay up on the 3rd day then you should expect an eviction notice.

91bronc300 · 08-04-2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demographic

He's a lawyer, shoot him.

Then get the rest of them in the state, just to be sure.

08-04-2012, 12:05 AM	#21
Tarheelgarage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,249	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Have them get the hell out of that fire trap immediately.....

08-04-2012, 03:23 AM	#24
TechnoMayor Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Here's a solution... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o04_s01_i00

08-04-2012, 07:20 AM	#25
ChrisF250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 804	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Interesting you bring this up. I just graduated from a fairly large school and Something that always amazed me was the condition and price that college house and apartments. Floors that would legitamately move as you walked on them. Walls that bowed out half a foot over 6 feet. Numerous electrical issues and leaky plumbing. There were two floor collapses in my four years. Stairs where the rise and run were completely wrong or thered be no hand rails. The best part was the rent would be absurd because the demand was so high. http://www.gazettenet.com/2012/03/05...orary-eviction This was almost a third Last edited by ChrisF250; 08-04-2012 at 07:27 AM.

08-04-2012, 08:00 AM	#26
JD6619A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 221	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Move. __________________ JD6619A

08-04-2012, 03:30 PM	#31
Krash Kadillak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 931	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Something tells me moving is not an option here at the present time (If it is, do it.) But I'm sensing something wrong with the plan of action most are suggesting here - i.e. dad gets involved, sends a letter, does major repairs himself, yada yada yada.... Your daughter is an adult. I think she (and her room mate) should take responsibility for addressing the issue. This would be a good 'growing up' lesson for the both of them. Have them contact the landlord, explain that it's not safe coming home to a dark porch, etc.... I'll bet the landlord acts faster with them complaining than if you sent a letter. __________________ Semi-retired auto damage appraiser, definitely NOT an expert at anything in the garage. I've got hammers, drills and saws and a compressor. Call me a dabbler.

08-04-2012, 03:52 PM	#33
kbs2244 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,249	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! You are not going to win this except by becoming his friend. Or at least a decent tenant. It is too late for the girls to go elsewhere. He is in a win/win situation and knows it. Any legal action is free to him. Get a signed letter from him saying it is ok to check out and fix the light at your expense. And that you free him from any liability AND EXPECT THE SAME FROM HIM. The last part is important in case you do something that later burns down the house. Then, depending on your DIY ability, do just that. Don’t bother with trying to get it up to code. He is in with the local guys. Just get the extension cord hooked up at both ends. From your description I would look in the switch box first. Probably a bad 89 cent switch.

08-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#34
demographic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The Duchy of Grand Fenwick, otherwise known as Great Britain. Posts: 775	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! He's a lawyer, shoot him. Then get the rest of them in the state, just to be sure.

08-04-2012, 04:57 PM	#36
oldgoat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 1,690	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Actually I would bet that he will fare much better dealing with the girls than he will with the adult. He would be certain that he can walk all over them and dazzle them with BS. With a adult he will probably still be able to walk (after all he is a lawyer), but have less of a chance of BS his way around. The solar or battery porch light would be the best bet, but don't touch or even hint at having done anything with the wiring. Contact the code enforcement of the city and maybe consumer protection to have a chance of help.

08-04-2012, 06:36 PM	#39
MikeGyver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sac, CA Posts: 135	Re: Daughter in College, Renting House, Problems! Somebody mentioned deducting the expense from the rent. Bad idea as this is grounds for a '3 day to remit or quit' in CA. If you don't pay up on the 3rd day then you should expect an eviction notice.

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