ok, so i've lived in this building since it opened (528 e 6th). The landlord used to be very attentive to my needs. (ie if something broke, he fixed it). The past 2 months things have just been getting worse. First i live on the second floor, and everytime it rains now there is a river flowing down the middle of my apt. about 5 feet away from my light fixture, right in the middle of the room. (the... [more]
ok, so i've lived in this building since it opened (528 e 6th). The landlord used to be very attentive to my needs. (ie if something broke, he fixed it).
The past 2 months things have just been getting worse. First i live on the second floor, and everytime it rains now there is a river flowing down the middle of my apt. about 5 feet away from my light fixture, right in the middle of the room. (the building is 6 stories high). I've asked to get this fixed, but there has been little action. Everytime it rains, it creates a river flowing through the center of my apt, it destroyed my computer the first time, second it ruined some books, now i have to be sure to keep nothing in the center of my apt.
Second, the heating unit in my unit is no longer functioning in the living room (luckly the bedroom still works), but i have been asking for this to be fixed for over 2 weeks and still no resolution.
What can i do? My lease is up at the end of january, and i've said i want to move out (really a shame cause i do love my apt usually- has an outdoor garden and a neighborhood i like). Not to mention the landlord refuses to give any discount to the rent with a renewal after most of the market is significantly off.
Only thought is to stop paying rent for the last month until things are fixed, but i'm sure that opens up significant other issues. What other leverage do i have?
as always, your ideas are appreciated.
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