All Forum Posts by: Lindsay Repp

Hey guys, 

I have some tenants who have been giving me problems since they moved in, and just recently have notified me that the ac (located above the master closet ) is leaking into the closet ceiling. I promptly gave them the number to my ac guy to schedule an appt. They call me a day later saying the leak is getting worse and it is so hot outside it is "impossible" to turn the ac off. The ac guy is supposed to come out in 4 days and they said since ac is in their lease they will not be turning the ac off. Is my only option to let them damage the unit and take it from security deposit after they move out? Or am I legally able to shut the unit off from the outside since they expressed the intent to be negligent.. 

Thanks for any and all advice!!

Lindsay  

Update! After contacting the landlord and stating that I've done my research and feel they're responsible and codes has backed me up, they told me to "do whatever I think I need to do" when I offered to have a codes inspector come assess the situation. Codes inspector came and it seems I've won! 

Thanks so much for your help I really appreciate it @Alex Craig!!

That is extremely helpful thank you so much! I will definitely be talking with the landlord. 

Hello BP community! I have recently moved to Memphis Tennessee and am on the opposite end of the lease for the first time. I am renting a condo (not sure if the landlord tenant laws change with dwelling type), in which i have a leaky bathroom sink. I informed my landlord to which he directed me to the section of the lease stating he only repairs heating a/c and the roof. All other maintenance is up to the tenant. I have rentals in Ohio which my lease says basically the same thing but I maintain the properties. Is this the norm in Memphis or is he trying to avoid any repairs? 

All comments welcome! 

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I am mainly looking to switch to online rent payments. @Sarnen Steinbarth  but I suppose just looking for which offers more. 

Ok! Thank you!  I'll certainly give him a call. I have a 4 plex.