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Landlord trouble - aircon Posted by Hoa (391 days ago) The aircon in our living room has been broken for four weeks now. The management office sent several repair people who could not fix it and we have now waited for 10 days to find out what will happen next - they probably have to install a new one. We have not heard from the management (colliers) for a week, although we try to contact them almost daily. Is there anything we can do? (I am based in Hong Kong)  Posted by briandwest (390 days ago) You do not make it clear who your landlord is. Are you in a serviced apartment or do you have a tenancy agreement with a landlord. (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by HK1 (390 days ago) Go the the management office and pound on the desk until you get it fixed (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by Hoa (390 days ago) We have a tenancy agreement with a landlord who owns the whole building - he is a complete jerk, all tenants have problems with him all the time. We have no way of contacting him directly and have to go through the management office. They have acknowledged that the landlord is responsible for fixing the problem and sent several repair guys (we had four visits!) but the electrical wiring in the ceiling seems to be a problem - apparently it's too difficult to fix it as they would have to tear open the ceiling. It think we will go with HK1's suggestion. Are there any legal options? (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by F100 (388 days ago) send a letter to the landlord and tell them that you won't pay rent until the air-con is fixed. (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by Tidings 2 (386 days ago) Yes or do it yourself and then deduct it from the rent bill. I really do think it would be no problem if you do that. (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by HK1 (386 days ago) I would not follow Tidings 2 suggestion,It's a bad suggestion!! I think if you read your tenancy agreement, it prohibits you from this and should you do this, you will be stuck with the repair bill. (I am based in Hong Kong) Posted by Hoa (386 days ago) I agree with HK1 - we tried deducting a repair bill from the rent before but the landlord sent a nasty threatening letter (I am based in Hong Kong) |
