Wednesday, February 10, 2010

What is considered false advertisement for apartments?

I moved into some apartments with my husband and my 2 year old daughter. Shortly after, I got pregnant and now have a 5 month old baby girl.





When we first moved in here the ad said that there was a fitness center here. In which there is not. (Important to a Mama with 2 kids that needs to get rid of that extra baby weight and can't travel far with the kids and still work out) It also said that it has a heated pool. (also important for the enjoyment of babies swimming)





Since living here a lot of things have changed. We used to be able to have BBQ's and then they made us get rid of them. We weren't even allowed to store them on our private patios, we were forced to throw them away. That's alot of money! We also use to have a car wash and they have taken that away from us as well. They said it was to conserve water, but lets get real they water the grass 2-3 times a day in the middle of the day, everyday!





Oh, and when we looked at the apartment they said our apartment had washer and dryer hook ups, to our surprise there is no hook ups and the laundry facility that they do have are always broken. I have called maintenance several times. it is going on 3 months now and they still are not fixed.





Sorry...one more thing. They also had trash service when we first moved in, and once again shortly after to that service away too.





One of the main reasons we moved here was because of all the extra things they offered. That is why we agreed to pay the higher rent for this area. Please advise, I am lost, frustrated and tired of getting walked on.What is considered false advertisement for apartments?
I would go over the contract and discuss it with a lawyer as well. Try finding something that you can charge them with. Also try talking to your neighbors, usually they would be feeling the same thing.What is considered false advertisement for apartments?
If you moved in knowing that there was not a fitness center, that issue is moot. You accepted the place with that knowledge.





The BBQ removal is likely a fire/safety hazard and insurance issue. They did not force you to throw the BBQ out, they required you to remove it from the property. It was your choice to throw it out.





If they told you the apartment had washer/dryer hook ups and the apartment does not, again, you accepted the apartment that way. Unless your lease states that washer/dryer hook ups are included, that issue is moot as well.





The trash service and broken laundry facilities are valid issues. You need to send management a letter (certified, return receipt requested) about these issues.





When your lease is up ... move out.
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