About Michelle Mangen Expertise Wisconsin Landlord/Tenant Questions.
Experience Having been in the property management industry for over 13 years in Wisconsin and working quite closely with attorneys I have learned a great deal of information regarding landlord/tenant relationships. Additionally my previous experience included assuring that the company I worked for was compliant with regards to the law.
Education/Credentials Attended several seminars regarding landlord/tenant laws. Over 13 years in the industry.
Past/Present Clients New Land Enterprises, LLP - Milwaukee, WI. EA Properties - Green Bay, WI. Fox Valley Housing - Appleton, WI. Kevin Zimmerman, Wendy Scheels, Dave Anderson and other independent owners throughout the state of Wisconsin.
My fiance and I are transferring from one apartment unit to another in the
same complex. We have walked by the "new" apartment several times to
monitor the progress as the previous tenants were apparently kicked out and
had left behind a considerable amount of their possessions. Our concern is
two-fold, the first being the carpet appears to be in relative disrepair, the
second being we have a move-in date that is a mere four days away. What is
the property management companies responsibility/duty in replacing carpet
by law? And, what course of action, legal or otherwise, can or should be
taken if the unit is not ready when our new lease states we are to take
possession? Thank you for the attention to this matter.
Regards,
Michela
Answer Hi Michela:
Sounds like a touchy situation. Have you contacted the Landlord to find out what their thoughts are on this? Most likely they assumed the carpet would be fine.
If I were you, I would immediately contact them and request that the carpeting be replaced or to give you a discount off the monthly rent (if you can live with the carpet as it is).
I'm not sure what state you are in, however, in WI landlords have no legal responsibility to replace carpeting. They are, sadly, only required to make sure you have heat and running water.
Whatever happens, get it in writing. I'm sure they will work with you, as I'm guessing they didn't expect the carpeting to be in bad shape.
