Hi,
I share an apartment with another person but it is her name which is on the lease. I have had several problems with my room so far such as various leaks and a blinds which do not work. Unfortunately, the landlord has been useless at tending to them which is baffling since the room is literally rotting and it is in his interest to prevent further damage to his property.
The room now smells of mould and I now sleep in the spare room. I am essentially happy living where I am and truly do not want the hassle of moving again; however, I know I cannot keep living like this.
I have told my room mate that I have no choice but to not pay next month's rent until these issues are fixed by the landlord. She highlighted that the problem is she is the one paying him and so if I do not pay, it is her who takes the financial brunt of it. Another alternative I can think of is to shift into the extra room which then renders my current room useless to guests.
Any advice would be appreciated.