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Can a landlord refuse to do repairs?

We rent a older house from a couple. Last year we had termites and they had to spray . This year they came back. The termite company they went through had insurance if the termites did damage so they would have to pay. Now the landlords are saying that they don’t have the money to repair the house and they want us to leave. Can that happen? What should we do? Serious answers only!!!!!!!
One floor is falling in and there is mold upstairs in one room.

Where can funding (or assistance) be located, to repair a disabled senior’s house.?

This house has termite damage, in a crawlspace that is accessible. Owner disabled, 65, and living on SS of $750 mo.
Location is southern Ohio 45638. Thanks for any ideas. Cal C.

Termite damaged joist?

I recently discovered that a single 2×10 joist between bottom and top floor has been severely damaged by termites. Surprisingly, all the others were fine and the termited have been treated by a professional. Its technically going to be very difficult to repair/replace it. How important is a single joist in the house’s structural integrity.

What are the pros and cons of “We Buy Houses as is” companies?

I’m considering selling my home due to financial hardships. It needs some work to bring it up to standards and to make it more sellable on the market. It needs paint, new windows and the flooring needs work. I’ve had some plumbing leaks. I may even have some termite damage. I’m not sure, but if they were to inspect it, I know something of sorts will pop up. I can’t afford to have the work done. Anyone know anything about the “We buy your house as is” companies? They claim no fees. Not having to deal with a realtor and showings sounds good. I have no problem selling my home at a reduced price to compensate for repairs. Is this legitimate? What is the hidden catch? It sounds like a good trade off, but I want to research before I commit.

Is the trailer park owner responsible?

We inherited a trailer in a park. We now pay monthly rent on the space. We are trying to sell the trailer. They claim before we can sell the trailer on their sport, we have to replace most of the siding damaged by termites. Wouldn’t the termites (That came from the ground) be their responsibility, and hence their obligation to repair the damage?

What are these tiny gray bugs in my house?

My kitchen and tile floor are suddenly infested with many TINY gray bugs. I have looked at pictures of fleas, termites, etc. and I can’t figure out what they are. They are so small I can’t count how many legs they have. They seem to be oval shaped, in a single body segment, and crawl (no hopping, jumping, etc.) They are not spiders, ants, or anything common that I have ever seen before. HELP! 10 points to the best answer, and a million thanks if you can send a link to a pic with this mystery bug attached!

Termite swarm/ ant with wings question?

I found a few dead bugs on the floor in the living room by the window. They are black with wings scattered around them, I looked at the pictures online Im pretty sure its termites because they’re small & have no defined abdomen.

There were only a few of them maybe 20-30. The window leads to a cement alley in the yard (no soil touches the house). The bugs are dead along the moulding (which is wood but I cannot see any holes).

Does this mean there is a definite termite infestation or can termites get in through the window screen or other holes?

What are these freaky bee looking bugs that are all over the pieces of wood from the tree we cut down?

A tree in my yard was 1/2 dead, so we cut it down. The remains of the tree are stacked near our fire pit, and we are slowly burning it away. There are all these “bee” looking bugs all over the larger pieces from the trunk. I was worried it was termites, but I checked for pictures of them, and, thank GOD, they don’t look like termites. They fly, have the body of a bee, and have long legs like spiders. GROSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Anyone have a link I can read up on my bugs that are creeping me out? Or ANY information would be helpful.
Ok Thomas, I like your answer, and that link you gave me is interesting, but I still can’t find MY bug. Actually, it looks just like the one pictured on that website as “flying insects”, but when I click that catagory, I do not see THAT display picture. What’s up with that?!?
another addition, because I STILL have yet to see the bugs in my back yard. From stfy(something) girl…about the paper wasps…YOU FREAKED ME OUT!!! but…here’s the deal, they DO like like those, except they have more of a see through body. They are back & yellow, like a normal bee, but more of an irredecent color. Whatever they are, I KNOW they can’t be good. I think I’ll go out and spray the logs with wasp killer, just to be a little safe.

Little black bugs in and around my daughters light?

I have these little black bugs that have 6 legs, fly and like to hang out around my daughters light in her room. There is a crack around her light and they are all around it. I looked at pictures of termites and it doesn’t look the same. They only come out when her light is left on for a long time. Anyone know what they could be? Thanks

Bug infestation, but im trying to figure out what kind of bug it is?

It looks like a long black termite be the back of the animal has scisor like pincher looking things and it has a head on the opposite end. when i look at pictures of termites the pincher jaw things are on the front near the eyes. can someone tell me what kind of bug this is

I live in The atlanta GA area