By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:55:31 +0000

I think its time you put a stop to your landlord’s crapola. I mean come on how hard can it be to repair the problem… Your landlord should be pushing the issue with his insurance company. Putting you off is a sign of poor landlording and it should be reported to the RPA. It at least gives you a chance to tarnish their record if they aren’t fair with you.

By: Richard Bagget

Richard Bagget — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:13:51 +0000

Insurance companies are famous for talking in circles. They are going to avoid paying for the damage to your vehicle if they can. Your vehicle insurance will try to pass the buck to your landlord’s property insurance who will then try to blaim the damage on other things or say that they are not responsible.
At this point it will do little good for you to continue calling your landlord, property manager or either insurance company– they will only frustrate you more and tell you that they are not responsible. If you want anything done, you can guarantee that is will require some type of intervention from a 3rd party.
What are your options:
1) Do nothing– pay to fix the damage yourself. (Price: FREE | Cost: Frustration and Repair bills)
2) File a landlord complaint with RPA.– Get mediation help. (Price: $35 | Cost: Possible quick remedy)
3) Hire an attorney. — Get legal help. (Price: min$250 | Cost: Legal battle
I hope that helps you understand what some of your options are. I would think that the RPA Mediation program would make the most sense, it should be the lease expensive option and provide the quickest resolution. If nothing else it will document a written case against the parties involved which can later be used in small claims court if needed.

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By: anonymous

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