19Nov
One of the realities of apartment living is waiting for the landlord to make repairs. Not only does it try your patience, but it can be especially frustrating because of the lack of control; you must wait on someone else to fix things. But how long must you wait? In terms of figuring out a timeframe for the landlord to make repairs, the type of repair matters.
After first making a repair request, a tenant must give the landlord a "reasonable" amount of time to remedy the situation before the tenant can take any action. In this context, reasonable will depend on the type of repair issue at stake.
Urgent/Emergency Repairs: Should be ASAP (3-7days)
Every lease guarantees a certain standard of living and the landlord legally must maintain habitable conditions for the housing that they provide. The following are emergency or critical issues that need to be handled right away:
Non-Urgent or Non-Emergency Repairs: Within 30 Days
The following are issues that may be annoying to deal with but aren't urgent and thus, the landlord has more time to resolve them:
What to Do if Landlord Doesn't Make Repairs
If you've properly notified your landlord and they don't repair and maintain your unit as they are legally obligated to, then you can handle it in a few ways:
Get Immediate Legal Help with Repair Issues
If you've given your landlord the reasonable time to make repairs, and they refuse, it's time to do something about it. You have a right to have your requests addressed. Don't hesitate to talk with an experienced Wolford Wayne tenants' rights attorney. We're here ready to go against your landlord and to help you determine your best options. Contact us immediately for help.
For more information or to discuss your legal situation, call us today at (415) 649-6203 for a phone consultation or submit an inquiry below. Please note our firm can only assist tenants residing in San Francisco, Oakland & Berkeley.