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SpuGen · 06-09-2011, 10:39 PM

By destroyed, I mean they broke the tiles off of the Shower walls. The wall is missing like 6 tiles, and the wall is soaked through. There's water damage on the ceiling too.

I know it's gonna be pricey as hell to fix the damage, but I'm wondering if I can make them pay for it?

It's a single mother with a Gay(honger) son. He doesn't turn on the fan, and showers for at least 40 minutes 2-3 times a day. We've timed him, and it's been an ongoing problem.

Main problem is, my mom's too soft hearted to kick them out. They pay rent on time, and were okay with paying extra for the Water/Electricity bill. Plus, they're both single mothers and she feels bad for them. The Rental agreement has been up 3 years ago, and they're on a month-month basis.

I suggested on either making them pay for the damages, or to increase rent. They're paying $900 right now which is stupid cheap for the size of thier suite. The other tenant is paying $700 for his tiny bachelor suite. That's compared to our neighbours who are charging $1400+/$800 for thiers.

From what it looks like, it seems like we're gonna have to redo more than 50% of the washroom.
Ceiling, that wall, maybe the floor, and any other affected areas. I've already told my mom that I'll be helping her pay for all of the work.

So is there a LEGAL way to make them pay for it? Or do I at least have a LEGAL reason to increase the rent?
Also, anybody know how much this is gonna set me back?

Thanks.

06-09-2011, 10:39 PM	#1
SpuGen They let me be a moderator. LOL Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,222 Thanked 3,715 Times in 870 Posts Failed 1,062 Times in 190 Posts	Tenant destroyed the Washroom. By destroyed, I mean they broke the tiles off of the Shower walls. The wall is missing like 6 tiles, and the wall is soaked through. There's water damage on the ceiling too. I know it's gonna be pricey as hell to fix the damage, but I'm wondering if I can make them pay for it? It's a single mother with a Gay(honger) son. He doesn't turn on the fan, and showers for at least 40 minutes 2-3 times a day. We've timed him, and it's been an ongoing problem. Main problem is, my mom's too soft hearted to kick them out. They pay rent on time, and were okay with paying extra for the Water/Electricity bill. Plus, they're both single mothers and she feels bad for them. The Rental agreement has been up 3 years ago, and they're on a month-month basis. I suggested on either making them pay for the damages, or to increase rent. They're paying $900 right now which is stupid cheap for the size of thier suite. The other tenant is paying $700 for his tiny bachelor suite. That's compared to our neighbours who are charging $1400+/$800 for thiers. From what it looks like, it seems like we're gonna have to redo more than 50% of the washroom. Ceiling, that wall, maybe the floor, and any other affected areas. I've already told my mom that I'll be helping her pay for all of the work. So is there a LEGAL way to make them pay for it? Or do I at least have a LEGAL reason to increase the rent? Also, anybody know how much this is gonna set me back? Thanks.