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  1. #11
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    Default Re: Inhabitable Unit, Already Paid

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    Since the op has not attempted to move in and the op is unaware of why the water is turned off, it isn’t clear the unit is uninhabitable.
    Given the op did not attempt to move in during July, I don’t see anything relevant regarding habitability during July. I think it was not the best move to agree to pay rent for July but the op chose to agree to those terms for whatever reason.

    Did anybody ask if the water may be turned off because it has been removed from the landlord's name and waiting to be turned on in the tenants name? While that is simply one possibility, going off without any real knowledge of why there is no water isn’t useful either. Right now the op is speaking from a position of ignorance of the status of the water service. That does them no good.

    What the op needs to do now is state to the landlord that they intended to move in but there is no water. If water cannot be provided, then the unit would be deemed uninhabitable and give a basis to terminate the lease. Whether the op would be due anything for July is not something I’ll guess at. Depending on the terms of the agreements in place, I could see it going either way.
    We did intend to begin moving things in but we had no hot water.
    It is not due to the water being turned off, apparently, the plumber ran the water lines on top of the electrical lines and the contractor had to go in and MOVE them; that's our latest update. It definitely seemed that no one had ensured the unit was ready when they pushed us to sign for July (we were told the office would not wait for us until August and we'd possibly lose the unit.) Hopefully, all of that will be fixed but I'm curious: are they responsible for the mess that was left? We were going to be moving things in TODAY but the house is covered in mud and paint dust and our water still isn't fixed. The water is being tended to after a long process, but the fact that our unit was left a mess is being completely ignored.

  2. #12
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    Default Re: Inhabitable Unit, Already Paid

    If you are still going to move in, then you are your own worst enemy.

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    Default Re: Inhabitable Unit, Already Paid

    Quote Quoting acrin
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    We did intend to begin moving things in but we had no hot water.
    It is not due to the water being turned off, apparently, the plumber ran the water lines on top of the electrical lines and the contractor had to go in and MOVE them; that's our latest update. It definitely seemed that no one had ensured the unit was ready when they pushed us to sign for July (we were told the office would not wait for us until August and we'd possibly lose the unit.) Hopefully, all of that will be fixed but I'm curious: are they responsible for the mess that was left? We were going to be moving things in TODAY but the house is covered in mud and paint dust and our water still isn't fixed. The water is being tended to after a long process, but the fact that our unit was left a mess is being completely ignored.
    You need to speak to the landlord about cleaning the unit. I would suggest either not moving in until it is made ready or work out a deal for a discount if you clean it. Make sure all deals are in writing

    take a lot of pictures before you move anything in to document the condition of the unit.

    of course, if the unit is truly uninhabitable I would argue to either not move in and move to terminate the lease or negotiate a discount for time you aren’t able to move in.

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