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Updated over 6 years ago,
replace carpet with laminate flooring
I have ask my landlord to replace my carpet since it's been over 10 years since I moved in she has agreed to replace the carpet on several occasions however stated that the property owner needs to come and inspect the carpet to make sure that it is not above and beyond normal wear and tear it is my understanding that in California the carpet should be replaced after 10 years it is has bugs in it there is no padding left it is filthy grungy and it's already been cleaned twice and no difference because I am diabetic if I can have it replace laminate flooring that are being installed and all the recently vacated units which are being renovated I asked her on several occasions if I can have laminate floor instead of carpet and she stated that they cannot install laminate flooring in upstairs units due to the noise however I just discovered that the unit adjacent to mine on the upstairs floor just was renovated and they installed laminate flooring as this discrimination can I demand this type of flooring and ask her about the new laminate flooring on the second floor policy and why I am unable to have the same can I demand that type of flooring or do I have to have carpet I also feel she is being discriminating against me for no reason she has been short when I ask for repairs I asked to move to the downstairs unit and she gave me a whole rant about how she doesn't think that the property owners would allow me to move down there based on my rent being late once or twice and a bunch of other reasons which I don't think it's her business to point these things out to me or rather she should just give me the application or instructions on how to go about it and let the property owners make that decision do I have any basis for discrimination complaint against her with the fair housing authorities California
Here's a thought, lady. You don't like the carpet? Move.
You said she's discriminating against you "for no reason." I'm not a lawyer, but I'm almost certain that there NEEDS to be a reason in order to be discriminated against, such as race, religion, sex, etc.
Unfortunately for you there is no law that says what type of flooring a unit needs to have. Maybe when the owner comes to look at your carpet, you can ask nicely for laminate, or offer to pay the difference in cost between the carpet and laminate. Also, you can't blame the landlord or owner for bugs in your carpet. Bugs don't just show up just because after 10 years...
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