Am i responsible for protecting my apartment?
475587
You apartment manager is responsible for the safety of the unit - you are responsible for your items inside of it.  I would suggest getting renters insuarance.  That will protect your items from flood damage, theft, etc.\n\nGood for you for thinking and planning ahead!
941953
Not sure about legally....but I had my own apartment when I was 17...my mom cosigned the lease though...I would like to think that s/he is responsible enough to hang for a minute...I mean hell they are almost 18.
197815
Get out with your family members and pets if at all possible.  Call 911 from a neighbors.  Lives are more important than saving a structure.
1010335
apartments have no concern about your situation. they just want money. i work for apartments so i know first hand. call the cops
1031369
Well I would defently say stand up for yourself, I have some similiar problems with neighbors.. I would go through with it or they will just keep doing it, until they get the right reaction out of you, that they want. The more you ignore these days the more they do.. Not only that you have the right to protect yourself and your property at the very least.. Go through with it,, if it gets ugly get a protection order by going to the court house,,, This helps alot btw. in any event,.. if you choose to be the bigger person I can relate to that I have been trying to be the better person for years but its not working,, therefore I am taking further action the law is there but there is so much they can dothey keep saying there is no crime, well in your case there is damage of public property, you can press charges, I would do so.. make them stop in their tracks before it gets worse,good luck and keep us in the known on what happens.
230129
Your Tenat's bill of right's are as follows and they apply for all tenants. (as in we all have to follow the rules)\n\n. Your right to have hot water in the kitchen and bathroom 24 hours a day.\n\n2. Your right between October 1st to May 31st of each year to have heat at 68•F from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day and the right to have heat at 55•F when external temperature drops to 40•F from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next day.\n\n3. Your right to have repairs.\n\n4. Your right to extermination of your apartment. Landlord should post time when exterminator will come.\n\n5. Your right to be free of mildew or mold.\n\n6. Your right to have windows that properly open and close.\n\n\n7. Your right to know that your security deposit is safe, and not co-mingled with the landlord’s money and to know the bank where the security is deposited.\n\n8. Your right to a paint job at least every three years.\n\n9. Your right to organize, join and participate in a tenants association which can meet in the lobby of the building (RPL 230).\n\n10. Your right to sue your landlord for breach of warranty of habitability. CRPL 235(b).\n\n11. Your right that all common areas of the building are kept in proper repair and presentable.\nHow You Can Enforce Your Rights\n\n1. Call 311 and request HPD to send an inspector to place a violation.\n\n2. Bring HP action by filing a petition in Housing Court.\n\n3. If there is mold, mildew, asbestos or lead call 311 and request referral to the proper agency.\n\n4. You can enforce rights through use of a private lawyer.\n\n5. If there is a problem with your security deposit you should go to the New York State Attorney General for enforcement at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.\n\nRent Regulated Tenants\n\nIf rent controlled or rent stabilized you have available the New York State Division of Housing and Renewal (DHCR). You can seek relief.\n\n(a) You can file for an individual rent reduction.\n\n(b) You can file for harassment.\n\n(c) If your landlord fails to give you a lease, you can file for lease withholding.\n\n(d) If the problem is building-wide your building tenants can file for a building-wide rent reduction.\n\n(e) If you believe your landlord is charging you an excessive rent you may be able to file for rent overcharge with DHCR. \n\nIn sources you will find a specific link to NY that is not a NYlawyer ad. The print is small but it is fact.
1082344
To avoid any charges appearing on your credit be safe give them a 30 day notice, clean up let them inspect for damages so they wont charge u, and you wont have any thing to worry about because you have covered yourself. Remeber to keep a copy of you r 30 day notice and you can also have them sign a copy for you, one of the leasing managers. But if credit is not really a concern then screw 'em and just move, but you sound like you are concern so just take the extra pre cautions.
1068174
the landlord must have a key, in case they need to get in for an emergency. other wise they are not allowed in your room without you knowing about it. its in your rental agreement.
905834
There's really not a whole lot that a landlord is responsible for but I can tell you that they are responsible for providing a safe place to live which includes plumbing and electrical.  Even if you don't have any written documents showing you complained about the electrical stability, it will be his word against yours and since he never fixed it, he won't have any receipts.\n\nMy advice is to get a lawyer.  You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one if the house if worth $800,000.  The lawyer should take it on a contingency fee (they get paid when you get paid).  If your claim is less than $5,000 you can take him to small claims court.  If you win you can put a lien against the property until he pays you.  Your winnings will also collect 10% annual interest until paid.  Also, if he tries to sell the property you will get you money before he gets his.
710958
If you have no renters insurance, then your personal belongings are not covered for damage, theft, fire or the other basic "perils" covered by a renters insurance policy. As well, you don't have any liability coverage, so if someone was hurt in your apartment because of your personal belongings (think something like someone tripping over your skis), then you could be sued. \n\nRenters insurance is generally fairly inexpensive, and worth the investment.
837765
Your landlord can refuse a walk-through.  It's not a law or anything.  If an apartment is not in move-in condition when you go to move in, your remedy is not moving in until it is ready.  Once you take possession, that's it.  \n\nAs long as you have the photos that prove the damage was there when you rented it, you will be fine.  She can claim that it wasn't, but more importantly ... you can prove that it was.\n\nYou don't need to "do" anything at this point.
908698
It is the landlord's responsibility to provide the upkeep of the residence.
847584
If you signed a lease you are bound to it.  It is not the complexes fault that someone said something to you that you do not like.  Make the manager aware of  the threat.  If she/he is a good manager she will address the problem and take care of it for you.  If one of my residents get threatened, I have no problem evicting the bad guys...good luck
288570
I believe in the state of Virginia you are responsible for the home being structurally sound, and all of the fixtures being functional and safe. (Electric, water, sewage, etc...) I know you would not be responsible for things such as closet organizers! As for the paint, you could benefit from them paintin! Most Va. landlords that allow painting stipulate permissable colors in the lease.
185481
renters should have renters insurance which would cover it. the landlord is only responsible for the fridge itself
646646
I know I am a bit late on this one, but here goes:\n\nYes, if you broke the wall, it is your responsibility to make sure the repair is payed for. Check with your landlord before you do any repairs yourself. Bad drywall patches show even through many layers of paint, and we don't allow our tenants to do their own repairs. You might lose even more money if your landlord has to fix a bad repair.
18420
It depends on a variety of circumstances, hopefully which are outlined in your lease.  For example, most landlords will give you at least 24 hour warning before showing your apartment or having somebody come to make repairs.  Whether you are home or not is not an issue.  If it is at a reasonable time and advance notice is given, they generally do have the right.