My landlord recently had new bath/shower faucets installed, but didn‘t have matching tiles put in place of the ones that had to be removed in a small section. Do I have a legitimate case against my landlord? It‘s such an eyesore. Everytime I shower, I see the unmatching tiles and get so angry. Aren‘t I deserving of matching tiles?
Actually, probably not. As long as the shower is covered with tile and not bare, it wouldn't be against any health issue. You could ask nicely, but I think since he didn't do it when the faucets were replaced, it isn't going to be done now. Some landlords are so stupid.....You are going to want to take better care of his property if he strives to keep in top condition. You have a bad attitude now I am sure not too eager to keep that shower clean. Am I right? Those kind of repairs are what makes a landlord into a slum landlord. EDIT: YES, you are deserving of matching tiles. Send him a note with your next rent check.
You should be grateful to have a roof over your head and a landlord who makes costly repairs for your sake. You're a snob and a whiner. Get a life.
I guarantee you'd be laughed out of court over this issue. Not only that, but you'll completely lose the respect of the landlord who's had the misfortune of getting stuck with someone like you as a tenant.
No, you do not have a legitimate case against your landlord, as non matching tiles does not interfere with the safety or function of the residence. In fact, most leases nowadays have clauses that repairs under $250 are the responsibility of the tenant. I know that's how my lease reads. As for being deserving of matching tiles, only you can answer that. If you are a nit-picky tenant who gets angry about everything and complains on YA, your landlord might not think so.
