What to do when your apartment complex refuses to fix problems?

Jane: What to do when your apartment complex refuses to fix problems?
I live in an apartment complex that refuses to fix things when they go wrong in the apartment. For example, my bathtub does not drain properly. It takes about two to three hours for it to drain after you take a shower. That is not how a tub should be. They have came up to fix it before and blamed me for putting a mop down the drain and then a washcloth, both of which I have never done. They refuse to come up and fix anything else with it. The sink is the same exact way. I dont know what I should do to get them to fix it. Is there a number to call or somewhere I could look to get help on getting my apartment to fix things? I dont know what my options are.
Moving isnt an option right now. Im looking for maybe some legal action I can take.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Daniel L
Move

Answer by aries4272
Go to the court house and file a complaint

Answer by butterflykisses427
Contact Fair housing. They will be able to tell you your rights and help you take the steps in order to correct a problem.

Answer by Tesra
Get ahold of your local or state Housing Authority and file a complaint. They will inspect and document problems so that you have evidence and documentation before going on to court!!! It is cheaper and more thorough. Don’t forget to take pictures too or video cam it!
Social Services can be called as well! Use them for docs and evidence building your case. Then file with local Housing Athority or courts.
Look up your states laws on slum lords. Get a lawyer when these things are done.

Answer by AL
MOVE

Answer by KuraiGengar
Report it to your city’s or town’s code enforcement office. I hope this helps you out. Ciao.

Answer by barrbou214
as stated keep documentation of the complaints that you have had with the unit and the type of response you have had. try and get the names of the maintenance technicians that have come to the unit. if the apartment complex has a home office contact them in writing keeping a copy for your records, if owned by a individual you can contact the local health department that governs health and safety

Answer by fibreglasscar
Moving is ALWAYS an option. If you don’t have time to move, you don’t have time for a lawsuit.

Answer by michael m
It would be helpful if you told us what city you live in, but in lieu of that, type in the search bar landlord-tenant, and then click on what the search turns up to see if there are any relevant segments. Include your state after the words landlord-tenant.
I just did this for a couple of folks, but I knew their locations and was actually able to come up with the proper links.
You will too.

Answer by william v
have the repairs done and deduct them from your rent check.

Answer by michael g
Hire a plumber, and let it go. Is all that fighting worth the $ 100 or so to pay a plumber? It’s just a living expense. I’d rather have the drains clear and not bother being so obstreperous. If you move, they will deduct the repairs from your security deposit anyway.