Q: If my manager hasn’t fixed my unit and when I moved in it was infested with rats they’re chewing holes coming inside
If the manager is not keeping this unit livable because there’s been infested with rodents for almost 3 years and I had to bring a cat in to keep the rodents out because the manager is not doing its job I complained so many times and they never fix the problem but now I got a notice because of the cat what should I do ?
A: Your solution should have been to force the manager to comply with his obligations to correct the problem, not break your lease terms to try to do the job yourself. Perhaps a Judge will let you off the hook if it comes to that but that is a true gamble and one which could end up with you being removed and having an eviction on your rental record if you don't get rid of the cat. You say you have complained many times - did you put the complaints in writing and keep a copy? You may have claims for a reduction in rent during the manager's time of non-compliance and you may be entitled to a court order forcing them to get rid of the rodent problems. You may also be able to get someone from the city building inspection department and/or the public health department to inspect and force the manager into compliance. Good luck.
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