Efficient_Bird_406 t1_japzczn wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:20 AM

I’m in the same boat with the shower plumbing. And I have been, for years (the issue gets resolved but not fully, the drain has never been 100% and gets mostly fixed and then worse over time).

Anyways, I don’t have any recs because I’m so nervous getting on my landlord’s bad side that I don’t bring in outside forces to deal with their incompetence. They’re kind of an asshole. But I’ll be keeping my eyes on this thread and reading the handbook. And I totally feel your pain, maybe we’ll find a solution lol. So…solidarity!

gamefreak9199 OP t1_jar7xi8 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 2:01 PM

That's exactly how I'm feeling as far as not getting on their bad side, but if they're willing to leave us without heat for up to 6 weeks, I don't really think they have a good side lol. The only thing that helps our drain is liquid plumber and it'll slowly drain for maybe a day or two tops. I messaged them today in a group text explaining all of the housing codes they're violating and outlining the relevant parts of the Landlord Tenant handbook, so we will see.

Efficient_Bird_406 t1_jasgxth wrote on March 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Good- I hope they resolve it for you and at least you have proof of bringing the issues up. I've had my fair share of heating issues too, but 6 weeks is egregious, especially when we had that really cold streak last month.

I wish I knew the name, but they've used an industrial strength drain cleaner and that worked the best. But you'll still catch me with a bucket now and again lol. Best of luck!