Landlord Complaint Record: #20-0478

Faith Naluai    |    Honolulu    ,    Hawaii 96825    Landlord Complaint 20-0478


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CASE CLOSED CASE DROPPED Nov 30, -1


CASE DROPPED: This complaint was not worked by the RPA� The case was terminated early and does not impact the landlords rating.
 



Case Number : 20-0478 Filing Date : Jan 8, 2010
Investigating Agent : Kept Private Case Disposition : Case Dropped
Complaint Level : Code 4 Landlord Response : Case Closed

SUPPORTING DETAILS
Type Title / Link Posted By Date Uploaded Comments
upload Kept Private Renter Jan 26, 2010
I had difficulty reaching the "Propose Agreement" page, so I have uploaded my proposed agreement as a pdf.

upload Kept Private Renter Jan 26, 2010
I have attached a letter my dermatologist wrote about my visit for the bites on December 29, 2009.

upload Kept Private Renter Jan 12, 2010
I have attached a picture of evidence of scarring from the bites. The picture was taken on January 7, 2010, approximately 2 weeks after being bit.

upload Kept Private RPA Mailing Center The following attachment is a copy of the mailed complaint notice that was processed and sent out the Landlord/ Manager.

upload Kept Private RPA Mailing Center The attached file is a copy of the 2nd written notice that was printed and mailed to the landlord/ manager.

upload Kept Private RPA Mailing Center This is the 3rd and final notice that was sent to the landlord/ manager. This is the final attempt / notice to request an immediater resolution to the complaint. I has been processed for mailing.

LANDLORD / MGR : Faith Naluai RENTER : Kept Private
Property Name :      
Address : P.O. Box 25162 Address : Kept Private
City, State - Zip : Honolulu, Hawaii - 96825. City, State - Zip : Honolulu, Hawaii - 96815.
Phone : Kept Private Phone : Kept Private

COMPLAINT : Bedbugs
Fair Resolution according to renter :
  1. I would expect the landlord to pay for the extermination charges.

RENTAL DETAILS
Address               :   434 Launiu St. #F
City, State - Zip   :   Honolulu, Hawaii - 96815.

COMPLAINT DETAILS (from renter)

I called my landlord and left a message with a secretary on 12/29/09 that I had just left a dermatologist appointment for bites and that I would like to have an exterminator come to the unit to assess the problem. I did not hear back from the company so I called again on 12/30/09 to report the problem again, hoping for an exterminator to come to my unit. On 12/30/09 she returned my phone call and said that the bugs (especially bed bugs) would be my responsibility to address, so to get a treatment/spray from the drug store and do the treatment myself. She also said she would send someone to the house. On 12/31/09, a "handy man" came to the house, looked inside my place, said it was fine and that he would check with my landlord for treatment. On January 4th I called to follow up and was told that the "handy man" would be coming to my house that day to spray the outside and leave me with something for me to spray inside with my neighbor who is home during the day. He didn't come on the 4th, so I called my landlord on the 5th and she said knew that he had not and would come that day. No one came on the 5th to spray and it still has not been addressed. I have slept at my boyfriend's place since 12/26/09 until the present except for one day where I was bit in 8 places including 2 on my face. The first night, I had 20 welts on my thigh. At the time I hadn't thought about taking pictures, but have a picture from 1/7/09 (today) where some scarring is still. I have also gotten 2-3 random bites along the way on my neck and back of my legs even though I had not slept in my bed at all during that time.


LANDLORD / TENANT RESPONSES (0)
From Date IP Address Response
Landlord Jan 14, 2010 66.91.200.101 Since the handyman was unable to complete the job, we have reassigned the pest treatment to a licensed pest control company. As I told Ms. Palumbo, we will treat the apartment, but the bedding and all the furnishings belong to Ms. Palumbo and are therefore her responsibility. The tenant moved in on August 1, 2009 and the first complaint of bugs was in late December. We believe she may have somehow brought these in herself. The apartment does not have carpet or drapes, no soft materials for the bugs to thrive. However, as I stated, we're willing to treat the property itself. I also advise

Landlord Jan 14, 2010 66.91.200.101 Since the handyman was unable to complete the job, we have reassigned the pest treatment to a licensed pest control company. As I told Ms. Palumbo, we will treat the apartment, but the bedding and all the furnishings belong to Ms. Palumbo and are therefore her responsibility. The tenant moved in on August 1, 2009 and the first complaint of bugs was in late December. We believe she may have somehow brought these in herself. The apartment does not have carpet or drapes, no soft materials for the bugs to thrive. However, as I stated, we're willing to treat the property itself. I also advise


INVESTIGATING AGENT - REMARKS (12)
Agent Date Response
AGENT #204 Feb 24, 2010 CASE UNRESOLVED: Landlord is unwilling to mediate fair compensation beyond that which has been done. It is clear that the tenant feels this is not fair or acceptable, thus it is suggested that this matter be taken to court.

Agent Feb 24, 2010 LANDLORD UNWILLING TO MEDIATE TERMS: The landlord is not willing to agree to the terms set by the tenant. Landlord feels that she has acted appropriately despite documentation provided by tenant.

Agent Jan 26, 2010 PENDING TENANT RESPONSE: Landlord has responded to mediation with the above statement. Agent needs a response from the tenant in order to continue mediation. Pending Tenant Response...

Agent Jan 19, 2010 TENANT QUESTION: Tenant has emailed the tenant about the statement made by the landlord. Agent has responded and is pending a response to determine whether the tenant is agreeing with the landlord proposal or whether she is requesting an alternate solution. Pending Tenant Response...

Agent Jan 11, 2010 PENDING DELIVERY AND RESPONSE: Case is pending a response. Landlord has been provided with 3 business days following delivery to respond.

Agent Jan 11, 2010 DUPLICATE MAILING SENT: Agent has prepared a 2nd copy of the notice to be send via USPS first class mail in case the certified copy is refused by landlord.

Agent Jan 11, 2010 NOTICE OF MEDIATION: Agent has prepared a written Notice of Mediation and is sending it via USPS Certified Letter. Tracking # 7009 0080 0001 1270 0719 delivery status can be viewed at http://www.usps.com

Agent Jan 11, 2010 CASE REVIEW: Agent has reviewed the case and is preparing a written notice of mediation.

Agent Jan 11, 2010 CASE ACCEPTED: Agent has accepted the case and is pending a review for mediation.

Agent Jan 11, 2010 CASE ASSIGNED: Agent S. Paxton ID#204 has been assigned to mediate this case. Pending Case Acceptance...