Landlord Wont Fix Patio Door Lock

The front door lock on my rental is dodgy.

Landlord wont fix patio door lock.

Lastly state and local building codes as well as state landlord tenant laws may require your landlord to make repairs that would otherwise be a repair left to the landlord s discretion. The front door to our house that my 8 friends and i are renting won t open and the landlord said he isn t going to fix it until spring. As the landlord won t do it the quickest way to get it done is to do it yourself. Your landlord should also redecorate if needed once the problem is fixed.

It s an easy fix. The structure and exterior of the building including walls stairs and bannisters roof external doors and windows. Deduct and repair about two thirds of states allow tenants to deduct the costs of repairs from their rent when certain conditions are met. The key constantly gets stuck and the lock is loose.

This sliding glass door lock was not working. If your landlord won t do repairs they re responsible for you can take further action. Despite asking for a repair the owner has told the agent he won t fix it. Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle.

Landlord won t fix lock on balcony door published 4 00 am pdt saturday september 7 2002 q the sliding glass patio door in my apartment came off the frame and now it won t lock. More landlord or tenant renting a house or apartment landlord responsibilities tenant rights. Well if you are going to stay in the property you will need to get this fixed. It s a major safety issue.

In addition if your landlord ever promised you a repair either in writing or by talking with you you may be able to hold your landlord to that promise. This simple diy trick may solve your issues. It did not latch shut.