I live in Crowley Texas, and I need to file with the renters grievance board because the landlord refuses to fix my leaking kitchen faucet, the terrible insulation making the air conditioner run all day long and not cool the house also making me pay a $350 electric bill every monthKeep in mind i live in a one bedroom one bath 650 square foot houseMy neighbor has complained as well and the landlord told him There's nothing I'm going to doIt's only going to get hotterThis was after we had an a/c guy come out and tell us exactly what we thought- poor insulation in the attic, non thermal pane windows, and gaps in the foundation (can see daylight through cracks in door)Now she is refusing to even have a lawn care crew tend to the little bit of grass we actually haveIt has become more of a pain to live here yet im stuck to my lease ends.
Hot water bottle helps a lot
Other than the faucet, you really don't have anything to take to themNotify the landlord in writing of the faucet issueIf he does not fix it in a month, fix it yourself or hire some one to fix it and deduct it from your rentBe sure to provide receiptsYou can not compel your landlord to make improvements such as installing insulation.
