What recourse is there against a landlord who has not responded to getting a roof leak repaired?
Q. My daughter has notified her landlord 2 times about a roof leak that is now causing interior damage in her bedroom - plaster bubbling, crumbling, etc. and an odor which is making it uncomfortable to be in the room. A few years ago the landlord ignored repairing plaster damage until a portion of the ceiling fell and he then had to repaint and have her carpet and house cleaned. This landlord owns properties in German Village and is financially capable of making decent repairs.
Asked by sharoneastep - Mon Jan 7 14:16:16 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. She needs to send them a registered letter and carbon copy, her attorney, building inspector and the county attorney. It is the landlords responsibility to maintain the structure in a habitable form. The landlord can be cited by the building department. Mold is a citable offense. he needs to fix the roof, and resolve the mold issue. The building department can condemn the property until the mold is resolved.
Answered by Slim Whitman - Mon Jan 7 14:25:28 2008

What information does a landlord need to have from the renter?
Q. Does the landlord have the right for a background check? A credit check? Call ur previous housing for payment information? If you have already given down payment and first month rent payment when should the landlord authorize the move in date?
Asked by battyeyes83 - Sat Dec 30 23:02:56 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, you may do a credit check...however...legally , you need written consent from the tenant, and it needs to be kept on file for 5 years. I'm not sure if you need written consent for a background check, though. Yes, it's fine to contact previous landlords. As far as the move in date, that should be specified on the lease ahead of time.
Answered by karen p - Tue Jan 2 10:54:57 2007

What to do when your landlord refuses to a problem where you rent?
Q. My mother in law rents an apartment and her landlord is refusing to replace the electrical wiring that is causing a broken bulb that lights up the fridge, stating that it would cost too much to get someone out there My mother in law does not see very well and needs this f ixed! Shes not asking for a new fridge or anything. My husband has had several conversations with the landlord who refuses to do anything about it. Who else can we go to about this?
Asked by kristidawn52 - Sat Sep 13 21:53:30 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Fridge is owned by landlord and must be kept in good condition or same condition as when first rented by your mother in law. Look at it this way... if you knew that this part of the fridge didn't work and that the landlord does not have any intention of fixing it, would you have rented this apartment? Maybe no. So in that case, this needs to be fixed by him. Otherwise, go to your local authority. Here in Alameda County (California), there is a local "Rent Arbitration Board." They will usually advice you on next steps, or negotiate a lower rent with your landlord due issues you currently have with your apartment.
Answered by Divalicious! - Sun Sep 14 02:20:17 2008