Carpet is worn to padding something black under the carpet its showing and landlord is cheap and doesn't want to fix anything. Exterminator told landlord a year ago it needed replaced but landlord ignored. My kids and I have to wear flip flops in the house because this carpet is nauseating. I was going to buy a carpet cleaner but im not wasting my money or time on this carpet. Been here 8 years and carpet was here before I moved in.
From my experience, if the rental agreement says other than 'landlord/owner is responsible for any household cosmetics, outside paint, carpet, lights/bulbs, windows, walls, doors, blah blah.' Other than what you personally destroy, then no. You agreed to move into **** town, they have the right to keep it that way. BUT, you can report it to someone and then get that ball started. AKA, had moved into a apartment close to college but not college dorm. The walls had mold under he wallpaper, carpet has piss stains and mold. I reported it to a health place in town and boy did they take care of it quickly. Owner paid all expenses, and this kicking me out and giving me a 'red flag'. Big whoop, the 'flag' lasted 3 days till my next rental when they Understood the circumstances I was under.
You have an option you have not exercised in the last 7 years that your lease has expired. You are able to give your cheap landlord the proper notice an move. Your landlord has not changed the carpet in the 8 years. Apparently there is no law in Jew Jersey that require a landlord to change the carpet. Apparently you are pleased with the rent your cheap landlord charge, therefore you have not exercised your option to move. I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck. FIGHT ON
if you have lived there 8 yrs and the carpet was there when you moved in all the wear and tear is as a result of you living and using it, it would appear you failed to keep the carpet in good condition, which would be part of your responsibility when renting it is not likely the landlord can even replace it until you move out, or you somehow move all your furniture so it can be replaced I had a tenant we needed to replace the carpet but there is no way I would ask the carpet layer to move ALL her furniture to lay down a carpet, she had a whole lot of furniture
yes,i believe every 5 yrs.
Carpet can be changed while you live there. You just need to be willing to move all furniture out so they can replace the carpet. And yes there are heath codes regarding carpets. Check with your local heath department in your state.
