The Apartment That Went Down the Toilet: A Tale of a Disastrous Rental

TLDRAlexis rented an apartment that turned out to have sewage backup, mold, and plumbing problems. She seeks a refund of her $2,400 rent.

Key insights

🏢Alexis rented an apartment that had sewage backup, plumbing problems, and mold.

💰She paid a total of $3,600, including first month's rent, broker's fee, and security deposit.

Alexis decided not to move in after discovering the issues and requested her deposit back.

📋The landlord refused to return the full deposit, claiming that there was no damage to the property.

🔑Another tenant named Wayne claimed to have signed a lease for the same apartment.

Q&A

What issues did Alexis encounter with the apartment?

She discovered sewage backup, plumbing problems, and mold in the apartment.

How much did Alexis pay to move into the apartment?

She paid $3,600, including first month's rent, broker's fee, and security deposit.

Why did Alexis decide not to move into the apartment?

After learning about the issues with the apartment, Alexis decided not to move in.

Did the landlord return Alexis' deposit?

The landlord returned the security deposit but kept the broker's fee and one month's rent.

Who is the tenant named Wayne?

Wayne is another tenant who claimed to have signed a lease for the same apartment.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Alexis rented an apartment that had sewage backup, plumbing problems, and mold.

00:28She paid $3,600 to move in, including first month's rent, broker's fee, and security deposit.

05:13Alexis decided not to move in after discovering the issues and requested her deposit back.

07:23The landlord returned the security deposit but kept the broker's fee and one month's rent.

08:10Another tenant named Wayne claimed to have signed a lease for the same apartment.