Comments on: I just moved into a new rental house and it’s FILTHY. How do I file a complaint.

By: Shizam

Shizam — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Did you inspect it prior to signing a lease agreement. That place is hazardous on so many levels I would walk out if you can. If not, he’s obligated to fix and clean up anything that presents as a hazard. Look up the landlord/tenant associate for your city (they are an employee of the city so look it up in the phone book). Explain what’s going on. In some cases (I don’t know specifically for your state) you can rent a hotel room at the landlord’s expense while he’s doing the proper repairs. Make sure you document and give all details when you call to the city. You’d be looking for a property standards type of department in city hall. Good luck.

By: Shane A

Shane A — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Send the pictures to your landlord. Tell him you will hire a cleaning service and contractor to fix all these problems and take the cost out of the rent, since he isn’t able to take care of the problems.

By: G C

G C — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

You didn’t look at the house before you moved in. Mouseie stuff in the cabs & grease in the stove.

You didn’t do your due diligence., but not to worry. just tell landlord of your concerns. now that he has your first/last and maybe security, he should have the funds to get your problems corrected.

Go out and spend $15 and change the locks if Landlord won’t do it . keep the receipt, hand it in with cash for the rest of the rent next month.

By: Landlord

Landlord — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

There is no one to complain to, other then the landlord. Once you moved in you legally accepted it. As you found it acceptable, at least from a legal stand point, it is now time to buy yourself some Spic and Span and get it into the condition you desire.