Not sure what to do / Apartment manager

[punbeing]

Hi, I've got a bit of a dilemma and I'm not really sure how to handle it. I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post about this, I can't tell if it's bad service or not due to lack of experience involving things like this but...

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[there_she_went]

In California (where all of my renters knowledge is based in) you legally can have the repairs done yourself and deduct the cost from the rent. (This would only be applicable in the oven and hinges, the erroded bathtub and no screens and improperly closing door were like that when you moved in and therefore not something that is their responsibility to fix).

Call some sort of legal aid/lawyer and see if that's the case where you live as well.

[punbeing]

Actually, the door stopped closing properly a few days ago. But thank you for the advice! I'll definitely look into that, but I have no idea if that's the same in Canada (BC) or not.

[there_she_went]

I seriously empathize with you, my landlord is a nutter and doesn't get anything fixed. COUNTING THE DAYS UNTIL MY LEASE IS UP. SRSLY.

[punbeing]

Now I know why everyone suggested I avoid leases. How long do you have left until yours is up? I really hope this isn't how every landlord is. D: The world of rental living is looking more and more like an ugly place to be.

[there_she_went]

January, and no, most landlords I've had have been decent (but I've also rented from large companies before, this is my first rental where I'm renting from an individual).

[punbeing]

Hmm. That's good to know - I'll keep my eyes open for bigger companies to rent from for if/when I move out.

[xchanceofrainx]

Big companies can be just as shady as individuals, though. It just depends.