Landlord / Tenant Question

[Anonymous]

Landlord here. I disagree that the tenant should be compensated. As a landlord, I bend over backwards for our tenants - they are good tenants and I want them to stay in my home. That doesnt mean that I take in the ass though.

The landlord in this case has clearly shown that he/she is acting in good faith, getting the problem taken care of asap, and not skimpking on the repairs. No one lives in a home that's issue free, and just because you are a tenant does not make you immune to the everyday issues that people who live in homes face (dishwasher not draining, AC borken, roof leaking). You dont have to pay for them but you dont get PAID because those problems exist!

When you sign a lease, nowhere in the lease that you will deliver to them a perfect house void of future defects....that would mean you have a crystal ball. It sucks for the tenant, but the landlord in this case is acting in good faith and paying quite a bit for the repair. Let's not forget that part. it's not like the landlord is getting off scott-free here.

[Anonymous]

Um, perhaps you should contact your state or county to ask about this? Or a lawyer? Instead of asking the internet.

[Anonymous]

When I lived in an apartment where the A/C broke in the middle of July, my landlord prorated my rent so I didn't have to pay for those days that I had to go stay at my parents house. If you are a NICE person, this is what you should do. If you are a GREEDY person, then legally, you don't have to do anything.

[Anonymous]

Am also the LL of a basement rental unit. I agree with 15:59. However, in the interests of keeping a good tenant, I would offer to abate the rent for the days the shower is inoperable. The average per diem abatement is a lot less than paying for a hotel room.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks all. The problem turned out to be an easier fix than expected. Phew! We didn't have to take the whole wall down and while there is an untiled section I put plastic over the drywall so the shower can still be used. Will get it tiled in a day or two once everything dries.

The tenant was very understanding and has been fantastic about access and the repairs. He is fine with staying here during the repairs.

[Anonymous]

What would you expect if the situation were reversed and you were teh renter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Landlord here. I disagree that the tenant should be compensated. As a landlord, I bend over backwards for our tenants - they are good tenants and I want them to stay in my home. That doesnt mean that I take in the ass though.

The landlord in this case has clearly shown that he/she is acting in good faith, getting the problem taken care of asap, and not skimpking on the repairs.

The "not skimping on repairs" is to her own advantage though. The rental is HER investment, as well as located in HER OWN residence!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Landlord here. I disagree that the tenant should be compensated. As a landlord, I bend over backwards for our tenants - they are good tenants and I want them to stay in my home. That doesnt mean that I take in the ass though.

The landlord in this case has clearly shown that he/she is acting in good faith, getting the problem taken care of asap, and not skimpking on the repairs.

The "not skimping on repairs" is to her own advantage though. The rental is HER investment, as well as located in HER OWN residence!

....and the tenants are benefitting from having such a great landlord that cares about his/her investment. It's a two-way street where both parties benefit.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I am glad I don't rent from "the take it up the ass landlord." Bad landlords deserve bad tenants.

[Anonymous]

If he belongs to a gym or has showers at work, offer him $50 for the inconvenience of showering there for a couple days. For a week of no showers, maybe $100? Just talk to him and see how inconvenient it would be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Landlord here. I disagree that the tenant should be compensated. As a landlord, I bend over backwards for our tenants - they are good tenants and I want them to stay in my home. That doesnt mean that I take in the ass though.

The landlord in this case has clearly shown that he/she is acting in good faith, getting the problem taken care of asap, and not skimpking on the repairs. No one lives in a home that's issue free, and just because you are a tenant does not make you immune to the everyday issues that people who live in homes face (dishwasher not draining, AC borken, roof leaking). You dont have to pay for them but you dont get PAID because those problems exist!

When you sign a lease, nowhere in the lease that you will deliver to them a perfect house void of future defects....that would mean you have a crystal ball. It sucks for the tenant, but the landlord in this case is acting in good faith and paying quite a bit for the repair. Let's not forget that part. it's not like the landlord is getting off scott-free here.

I can live without a working dishwasher, but it is not acceptable to expect your tenant to live without a working shower. It doesn't matter that you're trying to fix the problem; the unit is still inhabitable. What if the roof was caving in but the roof above the closet was ok? Does the tenant have to sleep in the closet while you spend two weeks repairing the rest of the roof?

Part of being a renter is being able to live in a home that is essentially "issue free." The renter does not have to deal with the consequences of repairs like this- and if I were your tenant, I'd be contacting my local tenant-landlord office in order to get part of my rent back.