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I currently have an issue with my landlord about a situation in my apartment. I am currently leasing a 3 bedroom apartment and 2 bathrooms. However, one of those Bathrooms has an air leak, meaning that Natural Air is coming in through somewhere. This is a problem for us because the bathroom temperature (during winter) is at 52 degrees F (which is not a normal temperature). I have reported this 8 times already and the maintenance guy keeps coming but tells us that we need to keep the door open. But this is not right, my father who is 65 yrs old, is the one supposed to use that bathroom; however he is not using it because of those crazy temperatures.
I was going through my lease contract and wanted to see what you guys recommend me. It says: " Tenant must promptly report to Landlord any problems requiring repairs or replacements beyond general maintenance. Tenant must not order repairs or replacements without prior approval from the Landlord/Agent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Tenant is responsible for any costs incurred from repairs or replacement made necessary due to abuse or negligent acts of commission or omission by the Tenant, his family, guests, employees, invitees, or pets".
I do understand that they don't explicitly say in the contract that they are responsible for fixing it, but we assume that; which is why I need your help and advice with this. Also, is there any agency where I can go and report this since I believe its not a Habitable condition.
Located in Gaithersburg, MD
I was going through my lease contract and wanted to see what you guys recommend me. It says: " Tenant must promptly report to Landlord any problems requiring repairs or replacements beyond general maintenance. Tenant must not order repairs or replacements without prior approval from the Landlord/Agent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Tenant is responsible for any costs incurred from repairs or replacement made necessary due to abuse or negligent acts of commission or omission by the Tenant, his family, guests, employees, invitees, or pets".
I do understand that they don't explicitly say in the contract that they are responsible for fixing it, but we assume that; which is why I need your help and advice with this. Also, is there any agency where I can go and report this since I believe its not a Habitable condition.
Located in Gaithersburg, MD