What to do if I am making repairs in a timely manner butmy tenant feels that he should be compensated for lack of use of some facilities?
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What to do if I am making repairs in a timely manner butmy tenant feels that he should be compensated for lack of use of some facilities?
A toilet has been leaking since the tenant moved in and the A/C drip pan disintegrated causing it to leak into the garage, kitchen and bath ceiling. Within 1 day, a plumber disconnected the toilet but said it couldn’t be fixed until the floor was fixed. A flood company came out within 24 hours to remove water from the vents but had to open up holes in the ceilings. I had a brand new AC/heater installed within 36 hours of learning about the issues. The tenant says can’t use rooms and wants compensation. What are my rights since I am moving in a timely manner?
Asked on July 26, 2011 Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are moving in a timely manner to make the repairs to your unit once you have been aware of the problems, technically you do not need to do anything else to compensate the tenant unless your written lease (assuming you have one) says differently.
From a practical point, you might consider getting a gift card for the tenant to smooth things over as a gesture of good will as a landlord, and if you wish to keep the tenant in the rented unit. Another option would be a bit of a reduction in the tenant's rent for the following month as a means for compensation of any inconvenience over the problems at the rented unit.
Good luck.
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