As most of you know, I moved back in with Al. Things are good, sister is 50+ miles away. And pregnant again.
I live in Virginia. (This is important to the post mods, please don't edit it out)
The house I live in with him was made in the forties. Here is the list of things we've complained to the Landlady about:
1. Ancient toilet
This thing has had many parts replaced when they outright broke and really ought to be replaced itself.
2. Electric fuses
Forgive my lack of knowledge. But we've had many problems in the past with these fuses which are famously remembered by the handyman (really a nice guy who isn't a pro because Landlady can pay him less, but he does good work) as "Wow, I haven't seen THAT kind of box in a while!"
Whenever there is a problem she will only replace the problem fuses, not the whole box. And it really, REALLY needs it. One time the power went out for most of the house except the kitchen and a few plugs in one wall...and we found the power to be running higher than normal in these plugs.
Here's a list of things we haven't complained about:
1. Black mold. Enough said.
2. Spongy spots in ceiling. These are in a few spots only but tend to leak when it's raining. The bulges appear to be getting bigger.
3. Room length ceiling cracks.
Why they've (and I) haven't complained yet:
Landlady is a bitch. We have no exact leasing agreement but send her *$450/mo for this house. Al's family has done this for over 20 years.
We've been late or unable to pay a lot in the last three years. (Al has never been unable to pay since it was just us but if we send her a check before the first she'll claim it as back rent then go, where is this month's?)
She calls and harasses Al's mom if she gets a bug up her ass about something.
I guess what I'm wanting is advice. What can we do? What kind of legal options do we have?
I live in Virginia. (This is important to the post mods, please don't edit it out)
The house I live in with him was made in the forties. Here is the list of things we've complained to the Landlady about:
1. Ancient toilet
This thing has had many parts replaced when they outright broke and really ought to be replaced itself.
2. Electric fuses
Forgive my lack of knowledge. But we've had many problems in the past with these fuses which are famously remembered by the handyman (really a nice guy who isn't a pro because Landlady can pay him less, but he does good work) as "Wow, I haven't seen THAT kind of box in a while!"
Whenever there is a problem she will only replace the problem fuses, not the whole box. And it really, REALLY needs it. One time the power went out for most of the house except the kitchen and a few plugs in one wall...and we found the power to be running higher than normal in these plugs.
Here's a list of things we haven't complained about:
1. Black mold. Enough said.
2. Spongy spots in ceiling. These are in a few spots only but tend to leak when it's raining. The bulges appear to be getting bigger.
3. Room length ceiling cracks.
Why they've (and I) haven't complained yet:
Landlady is a bitch. We have no exact leasing agreement but send her *$450/mo for this house. Al's family has done this for over 20 years.
We've been late or unable to pay a lot in the last three years. (Al has never been unable to pay since it was just us but if we send her a check before the first she'll claim it as back rent then go, where is this month's?)
She calls and harasses Al's mom if she gets a bug up her ass about something.
I guess what I'm wanting is advice. What can we do? What kind of legal options do we have?
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