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You need to tell the landlord. I think a lot of people are worried about informing the landlord (especially after two years) as market rates will have risen, a
by lwhi 3mo ago
You need to tell the landlord.
I think a lot of people are worried about informing the landlord (especially after two years) as market rates will have risen, and getting stuff fixed might prompt a rise on their own apartment.
- fg137 3mo agoLots of landlords don't care. They don't live in those apartments themselves. The best bet is to move. Don't ask how I know.
- Slow_Hand 3mo agoThis has been my experience as well. Many owners want to know about issues before they fester. I'm fortunate to have an attentive property manager and a landlord who is interested in doing the preventative maintenance to keep the units from degrading. I inherited a mold and moisture problem under the kitchen sink when I moved in, one that I neglected for a while. As soon as I told my landlord they sent a crew out to tear down the wall, fix the plumbing, and rebuild it in a more robust manner. I don't even have a particularly nice apartment. My apartment just turned 100 years old, but it's maintained well enough. I've been here seven years now. I keep my house clean, don't leave food out, and still see the occasional cockroach in the kitchen. Probably once every 1-2 months. Fine.