Is this a case in which I should sue?
Question:
I told my landlord 2months ago that I had constant water in my cabinets under the kitchen sink. I said that it was the water from washing the dishes,etc. going through thesmall opening. I told him that maybe it was something else because that water is there wether I was dishes or not. Yesterday I was sitting on the sofa. I looked in the kitchen and I saw a mushroom. I took a double look and it was five mushrooms ranging from very little to medium. There was also this cabinet length line of fungus that loos like a shaggey brow rug attached. It connect form the cabinet to the small space on the side of my range. By this morning the things have grown over 2-3 inches. I threw away everything that was in the cabinets contacted him and called the board of health. I have one infant and a 7 & 6 year old isn't that hazardious? please someone give me some advice. I took pics of this that is why I asked the question about the camera.
Answers:
This so-called landlord of yours has a duty, which is to maintain a livable living space. It sounds like you definitely have a case here. In the meantime I would try to get out of there as soon as possible for the kids' sake. Make sure you document everything. Your phone- call records to the landlord and hold on to anything written. Those pictures will definitely come in handy. Such irresponsible landlords have to be taught a lesson. If you don't sue, somebody else will go through what you are going through. He will probably patch it up himself to save money, just good enough for a couple of days to hold until the next tenants have moved in. Go for it girl..civil courage is so important in such cases like this. Someone has to bring attention to this. Why not you?
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I would consult a lawyer, but it sounds like you would have a civil case.
What is is with you people and the sueing mania? Are you American? Contact your landlord and tenant department in your county. The will be able to help.
well you did the right thing.someone who knows what they are doing needs to look at it and see if it is hazardous..sorry i couldn't tell you more..
You only sue as a last resort. Right now, you're at the point where your landlord should be replacing the cabinetry and eliminating the source of the water. It's only when the landlord refuses to fix the problem or offer you an alternative or recompense you that you should sue.
GO to court!! get a lawyer and talk to him
Yes, definitely. He's being negligent in fixing your apartment, which you pay rent for every month. Good idea about taking the pictures too. I don't believe it's hazardous, but I wouldn't want it there either. Best of luck to you!
Probably not time to sue yet. Try to get your landlord to fix the problem. No one was hurt. If he keeps refusing to fix the leak then you might have to take some legal action. I find a certified letter usually does the trick and you don't have to sue them.
No..but it is reason enough to break your lease. It may be unhealthy, but you don't know that yet. So far the damage sounds like it is to his apartment. I don't think you could sue for anything since you have no damages. I would certainly expect him to fix it though, and if your children becomes sick then you can certainly sue.
in order to prevail in a lawsuit, you have to be able to prove you were DAMAGED in some way
where is the damage idiot? oh you are freaked out by mushrooms or mold? that isnt damage ok
now calling the board of heath might get it fixed, but you do not run around suing people for no reason
Change ur house. Exactly what would you sue for? Is anyone sick? If not, there's nothing to sue about.
You can give him notice that if he doesn't fix it, you will be moving and you don't expect him to try to hold you to your lease. You may have a case for the health board, but of course you would have to find another place anyway if they shut the building down.
Yes, keep the pictures if you want to move, but unless someone is ill, keeping them for later lawsuits will simply bring up the question of why you didn't move before they got sick if you suspected it might be a health hazard.
Fungus is a very serious thing. The whole apartment can be closed down because of this it's a health risk. Consult a lawer you may not sue but they will either fix it or find you a new place a residence Probably not a case for a lawyer yet. You've done the right thing calling the authorities (housing may be another agency, depending on your area). They will require that he remedy the situation or they can condemn the apartment or building. Of course, this would not be good news for you.so if he doesn't take action before the deadline, call the housing authorities and ask what your recourse is.if they don't or can't tell you, contact a lawyer that specializes in tenant/landlord law.
local health inspecter.health department, social services, better business.health and human services.yeah that's gross good thing you got pics. something needs to be done about that you should not have to pay to live in such poor living conditions!
omg he needs to get his a** in gear certain types of Fungas or fungi are very very harmful not to mention the fact that he has let it get so bad that you got shrooms growing in your kitchen I would call a lawyer or call the health department back and ask them what I should do. He is a Neglectful landlord. Good luck :)
I recently had this same problem. You have 2 options. This is worthy cause to vacate immediately. It's considered a termination of your lease. Or, the Landlord has to pay for you to stay in a hotel starting today until the day the project is complete. He'll have to gut your entire kitchen and replace everything. Mold is a serious issue! It is absolutely a health hazard! He was 100% in the wrong to ignore your request for the leak to be fixed. You can even charge him back rent from the day you first told him of the problem. From that day forward the premises was considered "unlivable conditions." That was a fantastic idea to take pictures. Also keep a log of everytime you've called him and/or he's stopped by. If there's anything else I can help you with, email me! Good luck!
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