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    glenmar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 31, 2007, 06:14 AM
    I applied for a 2d floor remodeled apt. The one I was shown was great. When I went to sign my lease, they had assigned me a 1st floor apt. However, when I moved in a month later the apartment assigned to me had numerous damages, was not remodeled (although did have a new microwave, stove and refrigerator) as was shown to me. The leasing agent said a few things were on back orders. The vents blow dirt/dust/leaves in the bedrooms and bathroom. The ceiling fan is hanging from the ceiling, the bathroom fixtures are definitely old and rusted. The entrance door has no seal and a opening (a hand can slide across the top) across the top. The apartment doors (closets and room) are all warped, cracked and have splits in the edge of them. The bathroom sink backs up. I have paid the new remodeled fees due to move in and will have to pay the remodeled fee for the duration of me lease. My question is how long do they have to fix these things and did they breach the agreement with me.
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    Oct 31, 2007, 06:24 AM
    First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

    It certainly sounds like a breach. You need to document all the repairs that need to be made, then send the mgmt a letter listing these repairs and giving them a reasonable time (1-2 weeks) to fix all these items. In the letter suggest that if the repairs aren't made, you will either contract for the repairs yourself and withhold the cost from your rent. Or you will consider them in breach of the lease, and you will be moving out after 30 days.

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