On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:29:17 -0800 (PST), tysteel
wrote:

I contacted the landlord who owns the place, and I've told him about
this repeatedly, so I may just get it fixed myself, and take it out of
the rent.

Many jurisdictions prohibit this; make sure yours allows it, else you
will have serious legal problems. Obey your lease, and sue the
landlord in small claims court to recover these costs.