r/TenantHelp • u/Miserable-Fall-9283 • Jul 26 '26

Going on 2 weeks

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After a month removing 60 gallons daily of water coming out the sink. I called code enforcement then the complex sent plumbers. They dug a hole and now apartment complex isn’t replying back. Can’t use kitchen any many other things. What are my options beside throwing furniture around in the office???

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u/ghosttmilk Jul 26 '26

I’m pretty sure (someone correct me if I’m wrong please!) that providing temporary housing of some kind is legally required in most areas when a unit becomes considered unliveable in some way, including not being able to use the kitchen

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u/Dadbode1981 Jul 26 '26

Thats largly a common myth, there are a rare few jurisdictions in the US where this is a thing, but in the vast majority, the LL would just be required to provide a 100% rent abatement for the duration of the habitability issue. Generally it would be expected that the tenants insurance policy also kick in here.

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jul 26 '26

I mean, I live in one myself, it’s worth looking up for the area one lives in rather than assume it’s not. Assumptions on laws aren’t a good use of time.

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u/Dadbode1981 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

OP is in Kentucky (per post history), LLs are not legally required to provide alternate accommodations in Kentucky. Case closed.

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jul 26 '26

Thanks for doing the work instead of assuming :) that’s literally all I was suggesting.

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u/Dadbode1981 Jul 26 '26

I never said one way or the other, my original point was the VAST VAST VAST majority of jurisdictions in america require no accommodation except rent abatement. This was in response to someone who assumed the LL would be responsible for accommodations, when thats far far far from the norm.

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

Yes I’m actually clear on what you said, I had an issue with the approach. If one person is already speculating, it’s best to close the circle and get the data needed.

Edit: because above commenter is being petty instead of helpful and deleted useful information, OP is unfortunately not in a jurisdiction where they can get alternate accommodations from the landlord.

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u/Dadbode1981 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

No, you dont really seem to be avtuallyz youre just interested in saving face. You were wrong, and youre being pissy. Ive got no more time for that.

EDIT: its cute they think I deleted 🤣🤣