Do I have recourse (landlord BS)

canis582 · #1 11-19-2007, 10:59 AM

The agent of my landlord, who showed me this place that I am renting said that snow removal covered a very long stepped walkway from the apt to the driveway.

Apparently, the agent misrepresented the landlord who has no intention of removing this snow.

Recourse?

mbillie1 · #2 11-19-2007, 11:02 AM

supermangina · #3 11-19-2007, 11:17 AM

Should have made sure it was a term in your lease! Your word against his.

Have fun shoveling.

canis582 · #4 11-19-2007, 11:41 AM

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I'm going to shovel and then send the bill for the labor.
What do you think a good rate for shoveling is?

mbillie1 · #5 11-19-2007, 11:43 AM

Realistically? like $8/hr probably... better to hire a Mexican to do it and then bill the landlord double whatever you pay him, call it a contractor's fee.

Pudge714 · #6 11-19-2007, 01:41 PM

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canis582 · #7 11-19-2007, 02:03 PM

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:gBd...;cd=4&gl=us

RoundGuy · #8 11-19-2007, 11:50 AM

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Let us know when you get the check.

And if you reduce your rent payment to cover the bill, let us know how he responds. This oughta be fun....

canis582 · #9 11-19-2007, 12:09 PM

The walkway is >50 yards and the agents promise of snow removal did get me to sign the lease.

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I'm going to shovel and then send the bill for the labor.

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Let us know when you get the check.

And if you reduce your rent payment to cover the bill, let us know how he responds. This oughta be fun....

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I don't expect a check from him.

I am going to use the bill as the basis of a small claims court claim. The drive from NYC to the poconos is not worth $75 bucks. Also, I am not going to withhold rent.

bwana devil · #10 11-19-2007, 11:50 AM

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I'm going to shovel and then send the bill for the labor.
What do you think a good rate for shoveling is?

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while youre at it, why dont you shovel everyone's drive on your block and send them all bills. theyre all about as liable as the landlord if it's not in the lease.

sounds like a good money-making scheme youve discovered.