Tenant Rights

Member since 14 September 2021

Gloria Vega67Member14 September 2021 18:07:25

I am currently renting an apartment on the west side of Puerto Rico. No hot water and leaking water from a ceiling fan and bathroom ceiling for almost a month. The landlord sent someone to fix the bathroom in the apartment above, but it did not fix the problem. Texts and calls have been made but no response. Does anyone know if there is a city/government office that I can make a complaint? Hot water is a necessity and I have tenant rights for this basic right. I am also afraid of what the leaking is doing to the integrity of the building. I am up to date on rent and have never been a problem tenant. Who can I contact? Can I withhold paying rent until these repairs are done? Thank you.

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coquitx Member

Member since 06 September 2021

coquitxMember15 September 2021 12:11:38

Unfortunately, your only option is to move. Because our temperatures rarely, if ever, go below 70 degrees, a water heater has never been considered a necessity, not even by the Housing Authority. By the way, this is the only government office that regulates and enforces rules regarding tenant/landlords issues. However, their jurisdiction is limited to landlords and tenants receiving benefits under Section 8- Housing Assistance.

Hernandez Perez Realty Active member

Member since 05 April 2021

Hernandez Perez RealtyActive member15 September 2021 12:40:35

Send me a private message with your contact information like email and cellphone number so I can advice you.

Mermaidmb Active member

Member since 20 August 2020

MermaidmbActive member23 September 2021 02:24:09

You can buy a tankless water heater that screws into the shower head at Home Depot for $75. Yes it’s warm enough most of the time without having hot water but after October it will feel good to have hot water.

patriciaroy234 Member

Member since 19 September 2021

patriciaroy234Member23 September 2021 02:34:38

The apt still available, i will like you to get back to me with your email address for more details and pictures of the apartment because your email is not showing here....

Thanks

Mermaidmb Active member

Member since 20 August 2020

MermaidmbActive member23 September 2021 16:33:10

Click on his user Id it will then open another window where you can send him a private message

finnpeter234 New member

Member since 23 September 2021

finnpeter234New member23 September 2021 17:07:55

Here is my email i will like you to reply directly to my email address....

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photozrus New member

Member since 13 March 2017

photozrusNew member24 October 2022 19:40:14

I'm in Aguadilla and have a similar problem. My ceiling has been leaking into my pantry. Landlord has know since July. It's now almost November. Any advice would be much appreciated.

1041 Cecil New member

Member since 28 September 2022

1041 CecilNew member24 October 2022 20:27:03

@photozrus You can try to use DACO (https://www.daco.pr.gov). Let the landlord know of your intent to put a complaint through DACO since the threat of using it may trigger some urgency. Make sure you document your looses so you can get restitution if the case to go to a DAOC hearing. Good luck.