My land lord removed my only toilet to fix a leak and didnt put it back...he told be to do my business in the hole and pour a pitcher of water down it.....IM SERIOUS...Who do i contact about slum lords?
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Yes he is. I say, a toilet is an important part of your rent, infact its illegal to rent an appt without one. So therefore you pay your landlord a discounted price on your rent, say slim to nothing, and tell him if its not fixed PDQ you will call your lawyer. Even if you dont have one, or cant afford one, the threat of litigation will get your landlord moving.
Maybe not a slum lord but a very inconsiderate or stupid landlord at the very least.
What the landlord did would be considered illegal. It is unsanitary to live under those conditions. Do some research. What state do you live in? Find the agency in that state that you can report the landlord to. Also, consider giving the health department a call and asking their opinion of this. I would expect they would be very interested to find out the landlord has pulled a stunt like this. Nothing like a little dysentary or cholera to brighten up the day.
What the landlord needs to do is to pay a plumber to get in there and get the toilet put back in working order. I can definately see the landlord getting hit with fines for allowing something like this to happen and then not getting it fixed immediately.
In any event, start looking for a new place to live. If this guy is this stupid to allow this to happen then there are probably other things that are going on that are pretty bad. Also, after you report the guy, he is goine to want you out of there anyway. He will find some way to do it. That is not legal in some states but he will find a way. Find the renter's rights in your state. Learn what rights you have and how to make a complaint.
Here is a site that may help.
http://www.badlandlords.info/
Yes, he is...First, make a complaint to him..if you have already, make sure it's in writing and signed...then call your local health department, they should be able to help or give you the number of someone that will. First off, contact the police and ask if you need to file a report..it will come in handy later one if you have to sue! If your landlord tries to throw you out because of the complaint..he cannot legally do that.
i'd go right to the local newspaper, if they did a story on that you would be damn sure it would be fixed pronto
How long has your toilet been gone? If it has been more than one day, then I'd call your building %26 code enforcement inspectors %26 also the health department (may be Environmental Health in your area). If your toilet isn't fixed within 72 hours, then they COULD red tag the property %26 you will have to move out at the cost of your landlord, but that isn't always an easy thing to get done. Try working WITH the person who has taken out your toilet FIRST. If you cannot contact them, you MAY have to camp out on their doorstep to get your point accross. I would definately be using their toilet if you don't have one. Having a open hole just leaves too much of an opportunity for toxic sewer gasses to enter into your unit. You MAY have to purchase a toilet %26 take the price off of your next months rent. Try NOT to get yourself thrown out, if possible. Good luck.
move.its your choice, nobodys makin you stay there...and you probably new-it, before you moved in..
him...slumlord..
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