tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30040441.post4447990768728566264..comments2023-09-21T16:06:40.832-05:00Comments on JL Yarnworks: I'm DoneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30040441.post-31956603826908144532008-02-24T14:58:00.000-06:002008-02-24T14:58:00.000-06:00Get photos of everything with dates...also, doctor...Get photos of everything with dates...also, doctor visits...ask the doctor if the children could be getting sick because of mold spores...(I know it does cause illness)...<BR/><BR/>I once had a run in with a landlord...wrote him a list of what was wrong and needed repaired, also I told him that copies of the letter and photos were also being sent to every television station and newspaper office in addition to the district attorney for the city, county and state...needless to say he got scared and was out the next day.<BR/><BR/>You need to make sure the little ones are healthy.<BR/><BR/>Too bad that plumber wasn't good or ethical.<BR/><BR/>Thank your husband for his service. My husband is a Vietnam Vet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30040441.post-62743686613095166242008-02-22T18:26:00.000-06:002008-02-22T18:26:00.000-06:00I'm glad you got some good advice here. That is di...I'm glad you got some good advice here. That is disgusting. And quite possibly making you sick. Document everything. Good luck.Angelunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333889782201425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30040441.post-53361595217695442252008-02-20T20:52:00.000-06:002008-02-20T20:52:00.000-06:00That is disgusting! You should not be treated that...That is disgusting! You should not be treated that way! Especially since your husband is protecting your landlord's freedom. If you still live in South Dakota there is a law that addresses those repair issues. Here is the SD Codified Law that says your landlord must keep your home in repair and the second law that says what you can do:<BR/><BR/>43-32-8. Residential lessor to keep premises in repair--Disrepair caused by lessee-- Agreements for repairs in lieu of rent--Liability to third persons unaffected. In every hiring of residential premises, whether in writing or parol, the lessor shall keep the premises and all common areas in reasonable repair and fit for human habitation and in good and safe working order during the term of the lease except when the disrepair has been caused by the negligent, willful or malicious conduct of the lessee or a person under his direction or control. The lessor shall maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, or heating systems of the premises, except when the disrepair has been caused by the negligent, willful or malicious conduct of the lessee or a person under his direction or control.<BR/><BR/> The parties to a lease or hiring of residential premises may not waive or modify the requirements imposed by this section; however, the lessor may agree with the lessee that the lessee shall perform specified repairs or maintenance in lieu of rent.<BR/><BR/> The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any covenants or conditions imposed by law or ordinance or by the terms of the lease. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the liability of the lessor or lessee of residential premises for injury to third parties.<BR/><BR/>Source: CivC 1877, § 1114; CL 1887, § 3737; RCivC 1903, § 1433; RC <BR/><BR/> 43-32-9. Failure of lessor to repair premises--Lessee's remedies. If within a reasonable time after notice to the lessor of conditions requiring repair to make the premises fit for human habitation and to place the same in good and safe working order which the lessor ought to repair he neglects to do so, the lessee may repair the same himself and deduct the expense of such repairs from the rent, or otherwise recover it from the lessor; or the lessee may vacate the premises, in which case he shall be discharged from additional charges of rent or performance of other conditions.<BR/><BR/> If the cost of necessary repairs exceeds one month's rent, after written notice stating the specific reason for the withholding, the lessee may withhold payment of rent and immediately deposit it in a separate bank or savings and loan account, written evidence of such action to be provided to the lessor upon deposit, maintained only for the purpose of making repairs until such time as the lessor makes the repairs, at which time the lessee shall release the deposit to the lessor or until sufficient money is accumulated in the account for the lessee to cause the repairs to be made and paid for.<BR/><BR/>Source: CivC 1877, § 1115; CL 1887, § 3738; RCivC 1903, § 1434; RC 1919, § 1058; SDC 1939, § 38.0410; SL 1976, ch 267, § 5. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>If sharing this with your landlord does not improve things, I would contact the SD Housing Development Dept http://www.sdhda.org/<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you.SD Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522811899532903912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30040441.post-62957396629231851422008-02-20T13:12:00.000-06:002008-02-20T13:12:00.000-06:00Ick, that's horrible. Is your lease month-to-mont...Ick, that's horrible. Is your lease month-to-month or for a year, or what? If month-to-month, you can terminate on one month's notice. If longer, you will need to do even more documentation, including health effects, etc., and maybe call a local tenants' union or similar for advice. Despite the awful conditions, don't take breaking your lease lightly, as it can be expensive if the landlord decides to pursue it.AuntieAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745438891737314047noreply@blogger.com