If I have to pay for the replacement of a supplied dishwasher my apartment, can I request that the landlord repay me?
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If I have to pay for the replacement of a supplied dishwasher my apartment, can I request that the landlord repay me?
I live in an apartment where I have a dishwasher that is supplied by the complex and is listed in the lease as furnished with the apartment. Then 2 months ago the dishwasher quit working; after maintenance came by and replaced the broken part they forgot to turn the water back on to it and told me it could be used. When I ran it it did not work and the motor blew. The office claims that the dishwasher is on back order and I was just wondering if I had it replaced independently, could I request repayment?
Asked on April 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
At this point, you need to point out you expect that either your rent is lowered during the time the dishwasher is not working due to material inconvenience, or you will replace the dishwasher and expect the apartment complex to pay for it. Period. Put this in writing. If you feel you are too nervous to do this, you need to get your local consumer protection agency involved if you feel that agency's input and involvement will help get this going. I can tell you that 2 months is far too long for this not to be replaced.
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