huffmr7642
New Member
I have a landlord who has put a clause in my lease that basically says that I have to pay for any regular maintenance that costs below $75.00. I should have noticed it when I read the lease but she worded in a tricky way. I found out after I had to have a garage remote reprogrammed and was charged for the labor. I just did not know if she could legally put a clause in like that and if I am legally bound to it because I signed the lease. The problem is that this apartment is a part of a historical home. The apartment is very old and she has done NO updates, so things can easily fall apart. I recently had a window break because they just fall sometimes on their own. I called the maintenance guy and he said that it would cost under $75.00 so I would have to pay for it. In my opinion she has neglected to keep the apartment safe. I have talked to a lawyer at my college and a fair housing person and neither one of them know for sure if she allowed to do this. Help!!!
