Trouble with the landlord... we can't find a place to live!!?

Question

We are currently looking for a place to move in. We applied for the nice townhouse but just found out that we have been turned down by the londlord. The reason is the negative feedback that our current landlord sent to the other londlord. Those negative feedback is mostly not true but came from his lack of knowledge and misunderstanding.

For example, he stated that we broke 3 dishwashers while living here for 2 years. But that is false information. When we first moved in the house, the dishwasher didn't work. We told the landlord about it and he sent us the repairman he knows(I don't believe he is "real" professional). The repairman took another dishwasher from downstairs out and installed it (Since we are only renting upstairs). But that one didn't work either. So the landlord bought a new dishwasher but it didn't work either. My husband who grew up leaning repairs of appliances decided to troubleshoot and found out that it wasn't dishwasher that has a problem but there was not enough water pressure. Then he fixed the problem and we haven't had any problem for nearly 2 years.

This is just one example but how can we prove this ? If the landlord keeps sending this false information to every landlord, we would keep getting rejected and never find a place to live. We only have 1 month to move out of the current house. My husband says he will sue our landlord. But is there chance for him to win? He also wrote a letter for the landlord of the townhouse we applied for to explain what really happened. I hope this will work. Please give me some advice.

Answer 1

Well, your attitude sounds like your worse problem.



You can NOT sue your landlord. A - you have no loss, with no loss there is nothing to dispute in court. B - it is true that you went through 3 dishwashers, just because your opinion as to why differs does not make the statement untrue.

Answer 2

What are you gonna sue your currently landlord for? Are you gonna try and sue your current landlord for slander.



The landlord is gonna say that he gave you a new dishwashers and they did not work. Therefore what you are saying is a lie. You would then say he is lying. This would be considered he said she said in a court of law.



You would have to find a sympathetic landlord that would be willing to listen to your story as to why your former landlord is not giving you a good recommendation.



Most landlords are interested in the rental payment history. You might consider, photocopying your canceled check that you paid to the former landlord, present these canceled checks to any potential landlord, then explain to any potential landlord that there was personality conflicts between the two of you as to the repair of your dishwasher. Also that even though there was a personality conflict you were never late with your monthly rent.



This might be a solution to you finding a new rental unit. Immediately after completing a rental application you would want to present this proof of rental payment and a letter explaining the dishwasher.





I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.



"FIGHT ON"

Answer 3

Ugh. Sounds like your current landlord is a jerk!!!!



Try to sit down with your hopeful new landlord and talk to them. If they are rational, they will at least take your side of the story into consideration. If not, forget them. Find another place to live with a landlord who is understanding and who you can maybe become friends with. Good luck! :)

Answer 4

you sound like a lot of trouble, why don't you go and get a tent at k mart, or a caravan until you can be someone who is of the right standard for a decent landlord take my advice taking legal action will not help as your lanlord has more money than you do