Kansas: landlord won't fix air conditioning, what can I do?
Hello. I rent an one-bedroom apartment, I live alone. Over 30 days ago, I notified my landlord by phone that my air conditioning unit did not work. They made out a work order. No one came by to fix it. About a week later, when rent was due, I attached a detailed note about the problem to my rent when I turned it in.
I heard nothing from them. Then, a few days later, I called them again. This time they sent 2 guys who work for the complex. They were there all of 2 minutes. They said the fan was broken and that they would be by Monday to fix it (this was on a Friday)
Monday came, but they did not.
This was 3 weeks ago. Since then I have notified them in person, and again by phone. I am beginning to get upset, I told them I wanted it to be fixed today in my last call. The person running the phone thought this was a outrageous, and told me that they had a lot of air conditioning units to get fixed, and that they are busy fixing them.
So, more than one month after I first notified them and they are STILL working on other tenant's AC units? And mine is still not fixed.
I'm sure you can imagine my situation. My apt is over 80 degrees every single day. Opening the windows and running fans only does so much good, since the afternoon sun bakes the roof and the heat does not seem to leave.
So my question: What are my options here. 1. I think this is grounds for getting out of my lease. Also, I have heard that in some states, if I notify them and they do not fix it within X amount of time, I can hire an individual myself and make my apartment pay the bill. Is this true, and can I do this in Kansas?
I want to state that I would rather not move, as I am in a tricky situation right now at my job and my personal life. I just want to get the unit fixed ASAP.
Please, all responses will be helpful. THANK YOU!