Originally Posted by
limitles
Rented a “furnished” apartment for 2 and a half months in the city where I’m getting my Ketamine therapy. Hotels too expensive over an extended period.
Went to look at a furnished one bedroom that advertised heat and air conditioning. There was no power turned on, first warning sign, but was told I could have that done, myself, the next day.
There was furniture which included a bed from the seventies which has since screwed my back up. I wake up day two and discover no plates, cutlery, oven pans etc. Not even a kitchen sink plug. No vacuum yada yada yada.
Also no air conditioning and no heat which were advertised.
City hall said there has been no power to the unit since 2015
Gave my notice to out by the first but now I’m angry
I say false advertising. He’ll likely say “you looked it over”. Should I threaten his life, demand some money back or just walk away?
I don't know BC law but in every state I've lived, you have a right to leave without notice, calling it "uninhabitable". However, if you've prepaid, or given a substantial deposit, you will need to sue to get it back.
I suggest you do the following:
1) Take pics of everything
2) Save every advertisement which was misleading
3) Save any correspondences you've had with city hall or any government officials
After that, demand your money back. If they don't give it to you, file suit. Don't threaten his life or do anything else which could make you unsympathetic in court (or even get you in trouble).
You also might want to give them official notice to rectify all of the above.