I am a senior living in a rented apartment in Virginia, run by a company as opposed to an individual. I was out of state for several days and when I returned there had been a "flood": using the manager's word, that affected 12 apartments. This was due to a burst hot water pipe on the 3rd floor. (I was NOT affected as I live on the opposite end of building). Bu I am concerned, as it could have been me on a lower floor that was forced to leave their apartment as the others were. My search on Google seems to be that things are different in states as to the rights of the renter--will call a "displaced person". The affected units here are not inhabitable and the people have had to move. The rumors run rampant as to what (if anything) the apartment complex is responsible for and I do not personally know the people involved.
Not a good situation for single seniors with no family in the area. Tough actually on advanced age seniors and by the Grace of God I wasn't affect except mentally. Are there Federal Laws that give renters' rights here? (Yes I have renters insurance, but that likely covers the minimum) Thanks.
Not a good situation for single seniors with no family in the area. Tough actually on advanced age seniors and by the Grace of God I wasn't affect except mentally. Are there Federal Laws that give renters' rights here? (Yes I have renters insurance, but that likely covers the minimum) Thanks.