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Where I live, the tenant is required to tell the landlord about leaks. I know you already told him, but he may have tightened something while in there and thought he fixed it.
As for the cat, good luck. You signed the lease that said no pets, so you'll have to work with him on that. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
No, he's fully aware that it's still leaking. He didn't tighten anything. I guess I'm just gonna wait and see how long it takes for it to get fixed and hope it's soon | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I don't really have anywhere to dump her, that's the thing. She has a bunch of contagious health issues and all my friends around here have cats of their own. I guess I'm just gonna give it a couple more weeks and then start sending letters pressing him to fix it and hope he doesn't evict me over it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I'm not in New York state but even though the listing said cats were allowed since you signed the lease that said no pets and wasn't amended to say you could have a cat I don't think you have a leg to stand on there.
I know you said the dudes a total douchebag and I bet he's going to come at you and two out of those three options are just going to cost you some money. If you try to hide the cat and then he finds out you had the cat he can evict you. I know January is a little ways away also.
I would just handle the leak conversation at the same time as we handle the cat stuff. He may come at you with pet deposit and pet rent. Maybe just one of the other.
I don't know the dude but I wouldn't worry about being evicted because of the cat unless you don't agree to one of his bullshit terms. I would go ahead and text and email him about the week and the cat and tell him you're ready to meet and figure it out. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Tape some type of tarp to cover the hole to stop your cat from going in. It’s your landlords house, I doubt they’ll just leave it like that. But you definitely need to not be afraid to communicate, they can’t and won’t evict you for contacting them about an issue with their house. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Yeah, I agree. I'm pissed I'm gonna have to pay, but it's no big deal since I'm moving soon anyway. I never tried to hide the cat because I thought he was cool with it and the pet clause in the lease was just because it was a standard lease that he gave to all his tenants or something. That was totally my bad though.
Everyone, learn from my mistake and meet the landlord BEFORE you sign a lease. I never would have moved here if I knew what a lunatic this guy was. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
She can't/won't get in. And yeah, I guess that's true, I'm mostly just wondering if it will be legal for him to evict me over the cat when it's really about me bugging him to fix the ceiling. I drafted a letter already though. Gonna send it tomorrow. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I'm almost positive he would evict me over that. His employees told me that he only uses one plumber and the reason it's taking so long is because that plumber is in the hospital. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Retaliatory evictions are illegal. A LL can't evict you for requesting repairs or asserting your rights under the lease. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I don’t know if you had the talk yet. But he will likely give you an option to pay more, increase your saftey deposits or get rid of the cat. But I’m just guessing. Unless this guy has tons of houses and staff, I doubt he’ll go through the hassle to evict you | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
It's actually better if he tries to evict you for the cat right after you made demands for repairs. If you can prove that he's accepted rent since he knew about the cat, then he's waived his right to evict you over it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Cats the least of the problems and good luck on him for kicking you out for having a cat on the lease or not (specially in NY) BUT he is responsible for making any repairs in a timely manner specially one that can directly affect your health and provide adequate living conditions.
A hole in your ceiling that leaks water is one of those things. I’d let him know that you’re going to involve the housing authority if he doesn’t get his shit together. I’m sure he’s more worried about not renting to literally anyone until he gets a full inspection and has to repair more things more than your cat 🐈
Edit: in the future if you’re gonna get or bring in an animal it’s good to make sure they know.. common courtesy and you have more negotiation power. Lots of times it will go from a no you can’t or $200 deposit to… how big is it?… yea whatever that’s fine but if it makes a mess it’s coming out of your deposit!! | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
He does have tons of properties and staff, unfortunately. But I guess it would be stupid of him to evict us because he can't rent the apartment in these conditions. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mine left my bedroom ceiling like that for nearly a year. Once it was fixed, she raised my rent.
Now there's a huge hole in my bathroom ceiling so they can fix the plumbing above. It's been like that for a month so far. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
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Your state's statute regulating Landlord-Tenant rights and responsibilities should outline how long the LL has to make repairs before you can begin to deduct a daily portion of the rent until the repair has been made. In NM, it's 7 days.
The best thing you can do is become very familiar with the law so that your LL can't take further advantage. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Let it gush and have it cause a real problem! You can also wrap the leak with electric tape and that will likely stop it (temporarily). Also some welding bondo might do the trick, but yeah, simple temporary fix....
I would just keep it in the cards that you notified him and if he doesn't put you in a hotel, say you will tell his insurance so they don't cover it! Let it gush! | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I always read my lease agreement in full and respond with anything I don’t agree with or in you case would prevent me from having my buddy. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-24-07 |
Are you catching the water in a bucket? | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-24-07 |
Oh, is that true? That's the exact kind of information I was looking for. Thank you. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-24-07 |
Yes, ironically a cat litter bucket. Lol | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-24-07 |
Yep, retaliatory eviction when a tenant is requesting repairs is a very common tactic used by sketchy landlords. It's illegal and courts are aware of it. Also, accepting rent after a breach occurs waives the right to terminate the lease due to the breach. It'll be good if you have some evidence that the LL was aware of the cat before they accepted rent, ideally something in writing. When a breach occurs, the LL basically has to decide at that point if they want to terminate the lease or allow the breach. They can't hang it over your head threatening eviction any time they want for the rest of your lease duration. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-24-07 |
My landlord is selling the duplex I live in. He gave me plenty of notice that they are taking pictures today to list the property online. My problem is I have thousands of dollars worth of tvs, video games and musical equipment and I feel like it would be easy for a burglar to target my home knowing exactly what is in there and where to find it. I hid my guitars but didn't think to hide all the electronics I'm stuck at work while they are in there. I also don't like the idea of my living space being posted on Zillow for all to see, it seems like an invasion of property. I have my kids half the time so all their stuff is exposed too. Do I have any rights here? I'm in South Dakota. | r/renters | post | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
No, hide your stuff. That's literally the only answer. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I would maybe rent out a rental storage unit for 1 month and keep it all in there instead (aside from the things you use every day) | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
DC renter here, I live in a townhouse with a private LL. Our air conditioning recently went out on the same day it was 100°F in DC. Landlord took a couple of days to install window units in our room for the time being until the central HVAC unit is fixed. Then we noticed this vent which looks to be covered in mold. DC tentant bill of right included the requirement that landlords are responsible for fixing a mold problem within 30 days of being notified. Our LL claims it is just dust and dirt accumulation but sure looks like mold to me. Any thoughts on if that looks like mold to others/what to say to my LL if he continues not to do anything about it? | r/renters | post | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
good lord get out of there! that is 1000% mold. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold,lot of it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold, and it is a health issue. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Better report it before you die from mold poisoning. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Thank u for confirmation that I am not crazy! I have already signed the next year lease and so I do not wish to piss my landlord off, but any ideas what I should say to him? Given that he’s refusing to admit this is mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I would suggest following the steps in the tenant bill of rights to remedy noncompliance of your landlord. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Clean it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Bleach that shit!!! | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
It’s mold and needs to be cleaned. The better question is why there’s moisture in that vent. Is this a recent issue? Could be caused by the faulty AC and very well could go away on its own.
Clean it with bleach for now and monitor it. If it comes back then there’s more of an issue. Ppl around here overreact about mold. It needs to be addressed but it’s a 99.99% chance that it’s harmless. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
That is dust mixed with condensation. Take the vents off and wash them and make sure filter is replaced regularly | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Dust appears fibery after it mixes with condensation. This is mold. I love how you said that with such authority but you were soooooo wrong. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold...? | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Yeah gotta agree with the other comment. This ISN'T dust. That's mold. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Don't bleach it, use vinegar. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I can't find it in myself to believe that it is just dust/dirt particles built up. It looks very very much like mold to me.
I'd be shocked af if it wasn't but a picture is only a picture I suppose. It's gotta be mold and a legitimate health concern that should be treated ASAP. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
It needs to be replaced at this point. AC cleaned out too. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Lmaoooo | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I think he gave that comment little thought | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Looks like mold. You likely aren't going to be able to get rid of it yourself because it's in the vents. Possible there's a leak somewhere letting moisture into it HVAC system.
Push your landlord on the issue. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
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Need the duct work cleaned, that's not the tenant's job. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I appears that you have a serious mold issue. It’s in your ductwork. What state do you live in? I’ll see if I can find you some information about your rights and how to handle this. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
If you can afford it, get a mold test from a professional save if it is positive show your landlord. Hopefully this will light a fire under them and they will do what needs to be done. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Black mold. Bleach that immediately | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
i’m curious what do you think it is bc i think it’s obvious what it is this | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Bleach doesn't fix the problem. Often it doesn't even kill the mold; it just makes it so you can't see it anymore. It needs to be remediated properly. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Just because it's black colored doesn't automatically make it the dangerous forms of black mold. And bleach and mold don't mix. Bleach actually causes the mold to feel attacked and release more spores. It needs to be covered with plastic and sealed until it can be tested and remediated properly | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Username checks out | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Your first problem is living in DC | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Call the health department and report your land lord or you know possibly die. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Oh fuck | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Contact your landlord and notify them and recommend Absolutely Clean Mold Abatement they specialize in this exact thing happens all the time.
MoldremovalNorthern VA.com | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I’m p sure if he is refusing to admit it’s mold you can look up the local legislation on it but. I’m pretty sure you can get a team to test the place for mold and charge it to the landlord | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Honey, that’s black mold. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Do you typically have condensation forming on the vent? | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Use hydrogen peroxide cleaner on it. Don’t bleach it—bleach will pit surfaces making it easier for mold to come back. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Watch the landlord just paint over it and say he fixed it… | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Bleach spreads mold, doesn’t kill it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Get a mold testing kit. They are very cheap, this may just be mildew. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mmmmm yummy spores | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
I see what you did there and I like it. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Death | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Do our schools need to teach what mold is nowadays? Parents don’t teach their kids stuff anymore? lol | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold lots of mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Looks exactly like what happens in my spot when the AC air filter is way past due to be changed.
Could be mold but id be willing to bet it's just dust bunnies. Check your air filters. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold af | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
You can spray it with mildew remover. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Talk to the landlord. If he does nothing, Call the county/city inspectors, he’ll be forced to do something about it | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Talk to the landlord. If he does nothing, Call the county/city inspectors, he’ll be forced to do something about it | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Yeah the spores are totally not in the ducts.. /s | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
That would be black mold sir - I hope you arnt living in that home | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Chocolate | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
That’s what mine did. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Don't just clean that. That is a recurring problem. Exit the property, take pictures, report to the leasing office, and wait 72 hours for response. This will need to be repaired. It looks like at the very least condensation is building up in the vents the worst is a leak either roof or plumbing. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold also cant grow on a non porous surface (like metal) unless there is dust. You sound like a doofus | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Yeah definitely don’t use bleach. Can cause the mold spores to become air borne and create an even bigger problem for yourself. Plus you don’t want to breathe in more of that than you have to. Good luck with LL | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
This is not mildew. It's black mold. The spores make thay pretty clear. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Even if it is mold, metal needs dust on it for mold to be able to grow on it. I would bet it was a humidity issue due to your AC issue, then dust then possibly mold. But it definitely looks like surface level mold if anything which would only need to be cleaned with bleach and a rag. Mold exists in our world every day, most of it is nontoxic and won’t do anything to you. Don’t let people here freak you out unnecessarily | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Black mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
If it’s on the vents, it’s in the ducts. It doesn’t go away on its own. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Small dots. Hard to say for sure. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold doesn’t grow in light. However you should still have your HVAC checked. People over react to mold, it’s more than likely just mildew and not going to kill you. HVAC companies offer vent cleaning services. If you just remove the register and clean it up with some bleach, put it back on and watch for anymore build up. Also, check your ac filter regularly. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
If there’s added moisture due to the AC not working correctly, fixing the AC is the solution. That’s already been fixed so it very well could go away on its own now. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
There’s mold spores all over every single surface on the planet. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Not true. Bleach absolutely kills mold, just not on a porous surface. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Black mold | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Buy a mold test on amazon and show him the results. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
What do u think it is? Take ur best guess | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Probably mold, could be mildew.
Ignore most advice in here. It’s people panicking. 10sq ft or less is easily remedied by the average person per the fda.
You or your landlord can handle it.
There are LOTS of predatory companies in “remediation.”
White Vineagar will do the main trick.
For the ducks? Grab a UV C bulb off Amazon. Stick it in the duct near the area. That UVC (must not be visible to you) will absolutely kill any spores.
It’s what I’d do after a pro remediation in a huge facility. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
Mold. 100%. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
It is mold. The color is not to say it's the fabled, deadly black mold. Toxic mold can be any color. The only way to know is to test. I'd start by cleaning with vinegar and water, get a dehumidifier. | r/renters | comment | r/Renters | 2024-23-07 |
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