Landlord Adding Washerdryer
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My landlord is adding a washer/dryer to our apartment. The process will take up to 7 days. In those 7 days we will not have electric and we have small children. They recommended we not stay but we have no where else to go. Also they come in at * am with no regards that (as of today) our child is starting school.
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding tenant rights in your area.
Phoenix, Arizona
What does your lease agreement say about landlord's access to the property and provision of essential services like electricity?
Well we pay for our own electricity. The people setting up the washer/dryer have access to our apartment.
What notice period does your lease agreement require for the landlord to enter your property?
In Arizona:
- Landlords must give two days' notice before entering.
- Landlords must ensure essential services like electricity.
In Arizona:
- Landlords must give two days' notice before entering.
- Landlords must ensure essential services like electricity.
they had a key
What notice did they give you before starting the washer/dryer installation?
In Arizona:
- Landlords must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering.
- Landlords cannot disrupt essential services for an unreasonable time.
In Arizona:
- Landlords must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering.
- Landlords cannot disrupt essential services for an unreasonable time.
I believe it is 2 days.
In Arizona, landlords must provide essential services and cannot disrupt them for an unreasonable time. If they do, you may have legal recourse.
even though it is to I guess upgrade the apartment
Even if it's for an upgrade, your landlord cannot disrupt essential services like electricity for an unreasonable time. Have you discussed alternative arrangements with your landlord?
We did advise them that we could not go anywhere else and there was no answer. Also my husband works from home and we are now having to sit in a Panera's all day witha 1 year old.
Have you considered seeking legal advice from a local attorney? In Arizona, tenants may be able to deduct rent or move out without penalty if essential services are disrupted.
No, first time having an issue like this
What is the duration of the disruption of electricity service? In Arizona, landlords cannot disrupt essential services like electricity for an unreasonable time.
7 days
In Arizona, a disruption of essential services like electricity for 7 days is generally considered unreasonable. You may have legal recourse. Consider contacting a local attorney.
ok thank you, thank you so much.
You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. Here's the contact for Phoenix Municipal Court: (*) *-*.
Perfect, thank you!!!!!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your situation.